WASHINGTON—91ÆÞÓÑ Institute released the following statement from President and CEO John Walters on the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:
The assassination of Prime Minister Abe is shocking and heartbreaking. Abe-san was a "transformative leader of Japan, a true ally of the United States and, for nearly two decades, a close friend of 91ÆÞÓÑ Institute We share his vision and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, to national and economic security, and to the defense of Taiwan’s democracy. Our prayers are with his family and the people of Japan."
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