Word: agreement
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...putting pressure on Israel to curtail its military activities, hoping that the attacks will bolster Peres' popularity and secure his reelection." Adding to the volatility of the situation, McGeary says, is that Syria would like to see hard-liner Benjamin Netanyahu, who is unlikely to pursue a peace agreement, replace Peres. "The Syrians have been under Western pressure to deliver peace and have been stalling in the negotiations. Hafez al Assad is not ready for a comprehensive peace, which would entail opening up Syrian borders to trade and tourism. Assad's dictatorial hold on the country might be severely undermined...
...galvanize residents already fed up with the noise and inconvenience of U.S. bases. Many, including Ota, have called for a complete U.S. withdrawal. It's unlikely that the U.S. will pull out completely, notes Kunii, especially since Clinton and Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto are scheduled to sign an agreement this week reaffirming the U.S. commitment to Japan's defense. "Staying in Japan is actually more affordable for the American military. The Pentagon does not have to fire the troops, and with the Japanese paying 70 percent of the defense costs, it's cheaper for the U.S. to keep them...
...Though it will not be a major issue on his visit, Clinton Friday trumpeted recent inroads by American automakers in the Japanese market as a victory for his policies. The Administration says auto exports to Japan grew 37 percent since the two nations signed a trade agreement last August. The U.S. trade deficit with Japan shrank by 10 percent in 1995, Kunii says, but notes that beyond the auto agreement, it's difficult to credit the Clinton Administration. "American corporations have not been a noticeably larger presence in the last two or three years -->
...written statement, Orren says he has followed the terms of that agreement...
...August, 1991, meeting, which a source said Carnesale attended, confirmed the that agreement was still in place...