House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Pleased by Progress on U.S.-Japan Security Issues

House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Pleased by Progress on U.S.-Japan Security Issues
Ike Skelton, Chairman
May 28, 2010

Skelton Pleased by Progress on U.S.-Japan Security Issues

Washington, DC – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) released the following statement on progress related to the realignment of U.S. Marines from Japan to Guam reflected by the Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee:

“I am pleased that Japan and the United States have committed to a way forward for the realignment of U.S. Marines from Japan to Guam. I support the two sides’ reaffirmation of commitments regarding a Futenma replacement facility, and I am glad to see a common-sense approach to shared objectives involving environmental, training, land use and other issues. Today’s joint statement on these matters reaffirms the strength and vitality of the U.S.-Japan alliance at a time when North Korea’s aggression demands nothing less. I commend the President and the Government of Japan on their efforts to further strengthen the ties between our great nations.”

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