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We will refrain from commenting on each and every remark made by U.S. officials.

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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, when asked to comment on remarks made by U.S. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who claimed Japan has a 700% rice tariff.

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Hard to swallow, perhaps?

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I agree w/ Hayashi not responding to every Tom, Dick and Harry who wants to Tweet or constantly make off-hand comments. You have to retain your dignity and stay on point.

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Smart way to deal with a crazy and uninformed person.

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