 Ladies and gentlemen, the national anthem of Japan and the United States of America. With it from our in historical rarity, great care has been taken over four decades by political leaders on both sides of the Pacific to mold and create this gem of friendship, which is of such emotion between the United States and Japan. I have confidence in your judgment by working together any problem we face can be solved. Even the closest to friends have betrayed. Conversely, it is also clear that interruptions in international commerce result in stagnation and decline. We recognize the domestic political pressures. The system is in need of adjustment. Yet the answer is not in restrictions, but in increased opportunities. So together, let us seek positive solutions. As we've learned, progress will not happen on its own. Tangible actions must be taken most encouraged by what appears to be a commitment to policies of domestic growth and the expansion of consumer demand in Japan, something we strongly believe services accentuated with head-on and aboveboard competition benefits everyone. We would like to see Japan, for example, open its markets more fully to trade and commerce. Many of our companies that spans the vast Pacific, a bridge built by the hard work, commercial genius, and productive powers of our two peoples. We must strive to see that it is maintained today free government and free economics complement one another and are the basis of our Pacific partnership. Today, Japan and the United States, with two of the world's most powerful economies, share heavy global responsibilities. Eurasian has much to do with prosperity enjoyed throughout the world. The summit is an opportunity to look to the future. To ensure the peace and prosperity of the last 40 years is maintained and strengthened as we approach the new center, continuing and expanding upon our security cooperation. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak directly with Prime Minister Nakasone on the bilateral and international issues. It was 120 years ago, since Commodore Perry first arrived on the shores of Japan, welcome you in that spirit. Let us too cement the friendship happily commenced so that it will endure for many years. Prime Minister Nakasone, Mrs. Nakasone, we most sincerely welcome you. With my family, to meet again with you and Mrs. Reagan. Since I assume the office of the Prime Minister of Japan, I have consistently made my utmost effort to strengthen further many areas. The two countries are working closely together to solve the political and economic problems facing the world. Mr. President, the United States is continuing to strengthen solidarity among the Western nations, looking towards the upcoming summit meeting in Venice. I strongly hope that my visit will prove to be constructive bilateral relation developed on an unshakable foundation. I am deeply concerned the serious frictions on the trade and economic issues are on the rise between the same time. I will listen carefully to the views of the administration, the Congress, and the people of the United States. I have journeyed in your inaugural address in 1981. You said, we have every right to dream historic dreams with energetic leadership, tribute to world peace and prosperity. I am determined to exert all my efforts to so that our two peoples can dream heroic dreams together, looking towards a bright future.