{EXCERPT} , By Jay Alabaster - The Associated Press Posted : Monday Jan 4, 2010 7:08:25 EST
TOKYO � Japan�s prime minister said Monday he will press for more equal ties with Washington this year, the 50th anniversary of a joint security treaty that grants many special privileges to U.S. troops stationed in the country.
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, in a New Year�s speech shown live on national television, said he hopes the alliance will evolve to become more open and candid.
It is important �for both sides to be able to firmly say what needs to be said, and to inc
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