US President Barack Obama has said that the US and Japan are aiming to lead negotiations of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal to a 'swift and successful conclusion'.
Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Mr. Obama said the 12 country deal would benefit workers in the US and Japan.
And the President refuted claims that the deal is an effort to contain China:
IN: TPP is good...
OUT: ...agenda moving forward
DUR: 23 seconds
President Obama said although there are many on Capitol Hill, including in his own party, who oppose the deal, he's sure of its success:
IN: The politics around...
OUT: ...votes in Congress
DUR: 29 seconds
Asked about the new Chinese Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mr. Obama said the US isn't opposed to the institution, but transparency and good governance would be key:
IN: Our simple point...
OUT: ...all for it
DUR: 25 seconds
Prime Minister Abe, who was asked about the 'comfort women' enslaved by Japan during World War Two, repeated his government's stance on the issue:
IN: I am deeply...
OUT: ... the comfort women
DUR: 25 seconds