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    But the election of a new centre-left government in Tokyo in September, ending decades of conservative rule, has brought the issue to the centre of national politics and strained Japan's most important security alliance. "I urge Prime Minister (Yukio) Hatoyama to tell President Obama that Okinawa needs no more US bases" said Ginowan mayor Yoichi Iha at the rally. Full Article at France 24
    I urge Prime Minister (Yukio) Hatoyama to tell President Obama that Okinawa needs no more US bases
    SOURCE: France 24 4 weeks ago
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Japanese protest US base before Obama visit
  1. If they don't do anything to make changes, they are just the same as the previous government
    SOURCE: France 24 4 weeks ago
  2. It will be a test of Hatoyama's ability to see if he can convince the local community and make the final decision
    SOURCE: France 24 4 weeks ago
  3. Okinawans voted for the new administration, thinking it would remove the base from the island. I don't want it to betray us.
    SOURCE: France 24 4 weeks ago
  4. I urge Prime Minister Hatoyama to make a brave decision and put an end to Okinawa's burden and ordeal.
    SOURCE: France 24 4 weeks ago

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