RUSH: So reporters just asked Trump, “Given what you\u2019ve learned the last two weeks about how bad terrorism is, do you think you can protect the homeland, do you think you can protect the homeland? And Mr. Japanese prime minister, do you think it\u2019s a mistake for the U.S. to pull out of the TPP?” Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n
THE PRESIDENT: — and do good for our country. It\u2019s always gonna be that way, at least during my administration, I can tell you that.<\/p>\n
RUSH: Here comes the Japanese prime minister, talking about TPP here. We\u2019ll get the —<\/p>\n
ABE (via translator): Of course we are fully aware of President Trump\u2019s decision. On the economic issues we will be discussing at the working lunch to follow. As for Japan and United States, a trade investment as well as economic relations, how can we develop and grow our relationship. As I have already mentioned, our deputy prime minister Aso and Vice President Pence have all created a new framework for dialogue —<\/p>\n