Clinton pledges 'steadfast support'

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton today pledged "steadfast support" for Japan on a visit to the quake-hit country and hailed its response to its worst disaster since World War II.

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Sunday pledged "steadfast support" for Japan on a visit to the quake-hit country and hailed its response to its worst disaster since World War II.

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"We pledge once again our steadfast support for you and for your future recovery," Clinton told a news conference.

"We are very confident that Japan will demonstrate the resilience that we have seen during the crisis in the months ahead as you resume the very strong position that you hold in the world today," Clinton said.