US solons urge Japan’s leader to heal WWII wounds during visit
US Rep. Mike Honda
WASHINGTON, DC – A Japanese American congressman led two dozen US lawmakers in urging Japan’s prime minister to use his upcoming visit to the US capital to “heal” the wounds of World War II.
Congressman Mike Honda (Dem.-Calif.) April 23 sent a letter to Japanese Ambassador to the United States Kenichiro Sasae, asking him to urge Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to use his visit to Washington next week to “lay the foundation for healing and humble reconciliation by addressing the historical issues.”
The letter points out that 2015 is the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, and says that the signees “fervently hope Prime Minister Abe will take advantage of this auspicious milestone during his visit to Washington to enhance Japan’s relationships with its neighbors through a vision of long overdue healing and reconciliation which will contribute to future-oriented cooperation.”
The letter co-signed by 24 Members of the House from both parties, adds, “We are at a critical juncture in America’s rebalance to Asia, and we firmly believe that enhanced cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Korea, will serve as a linchpin of peace and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific region and the broader global community.”
The full text of the letter is available at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/262869083/Letter-to-Japanese-Ambassador-Kenichiro-Sasae
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