WASHINGTON -- George Glass, the Oregon real estate developer tapped by President Donald Trump to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, told Senate lawmakers on Thursday that he will press Tokyo to increase the money spent to help hosting American troops in the country.
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Trump's ambassador pick wants Japan to pay more for U.S. bases
George Glass expects Tokyo to reduce trade surplus and Russian gas, boost defense budget
George Glass, the nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, attends a confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on March 13. (Photo by Ken Moriyasu)
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