21.   The visit had defenders.

22.   The visit had political overtones as well.

23.   This visit did not have to happen.

24.   This time, the Japanese have stood their ground, insisting the visit has nothing to do with diplomacy or politics.

25.   Whatever the case, Garrett said that the visits had little impact.

26.   Why have virtual visits, they ask, when there are plenty of American doctors available?

27.   A diplomatic official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the visit had nothing to do with events in the region.

28.   A diplomatic official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the visit had nothing to do with events in the region.

29.   But Canadian leaders insist the visit will have little impact on relations with the United States.

30.   But Canadian leaders insist the visit will have little impact on relations with the United States, their neighbor and close ally.