shear and wallace c. gregson china is our most important dialogue, the most important ally in the region, they developed in concept east asia security between japan, china and south korea, recent statement indicate, intended to include the united states. how do we discuss steps the u.s. is taking to increase the u.s./japanese relationship while we are pursuing a various set of relationships with china? >> we are working closely with the japanese to strengthen the alliance. secretary clinton met with the prime minister yesterday and celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the u.s./japan security treaty. and strengthening the alliance. >> secretary wallace c. gregson? >> we have been undergoing a transportation and realignment of u.s. forces and japanese forces within japan. pending is the continuation of the realignment with the buildup of u.s. forces in guam. we look forward to rapid implementation of that as a way to adapt and transform the military and security aspects of our alliance for the new century. >> bac