Mr.Hatoyama has signaled he will seek to make the U.S.relationship less central to Japan's decision-making.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

We have two central imperatives: restore growth and create jobs, but make sure people understand we are going to have to bring those fiscal deficits down as growth recovers.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

"The trust and transparency and confidence that the agreement will bring to the US-Russia relationship will also make it easier for the US and Russia to cooperate on other areas that are central to US and Russian security."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04