[Discussion] Is Yukio Hatoyama's statement a empty political talk ?

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Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama made his first keynote address to the Diet on Monday. He should be commended for summing up his "politics of fraternity" in his own words — thus dumping the practice of pasting together sentences written by bureaucrats from various ministries.

He said the seas surrounding Japan must never again become scenes of conflict and that the foundation for achieving this is a close and equal Japan-U.S. alliance. He explained that "equal" ties with the United States means that Japan must actively make proposals and be cooperative in order to help the bilateral alliance's efforts toward global peace and security. This is easier said than done. The government must keep in mind that this will require ingenuity, adequate preparation and compliance with the principles of the war-renouncing Constitution.

Will the seas surrounding Japan become the "seas of friendly love" like Yukio Hatoyama described?

Is Yukio Hatoyama's statement a empty political talk ?