Opposition is growing. The situation is precarious. |
Regardless of when the vote takes place, the government will continue to make the greatest efforts in getting the bill through, ... Whatever happens, it's only a matter of days. |
Since there are issues that are oriented to the future, we welcome the opportunity for a frank exchange of opinions, |
still in the process of being coordinated. |
The conditions are in place, |
The economy has pulled out from its temporary lull, ... Growth will continue to be moderate but stable. |
The Japanese government concludes that the nonexistent of facilities would not question the responsibility of our government, and we believe other governments reached the same conclusion, |
The maintenance of a stable presence of the U.S. military in and around our country contributes to peace and safety in Japan, the far east and internationally. |
The release of strategic oil reserves is an internationally coordinated effort. So I believe an overall impact can be expected, |
There are many theories but we don't know for sure what caused the accident, ... The prime minister instructed us to respond with urgency. |
There have been suggestions that both ministerial and working levels should promptly look into measures ... as soon as possible, |
There is expected to be further damage due to the typhoon so all agencies and ministries are joining together to respond. |
They didn't say anything particularly new. |
They have used this sort of phrasing every so often, |
This is an issue that the government shouldn't interfere in. We want to observe developments. |