This is really up to the individual judgment of each lawmaker ... but I think those explanations have cleared the doubts raised previously on the bill, |
This shows there is a deep understanding of what the cabinet has done up to now and its stance on reform, |
We are not in a position to propose a specific plan. |
We are working hard with the aim of reaching an agreement, and we are not thinking about failing, ... We are at the final stage of the negotiations and we are gradually getting close to turning the corner. |
We believe that the change (of the carriers) will lead to maintaining the solid presence of the U.S. Navy and contribute to keeping Japan's security and international peace into the future. |
We believe the change will allow us to maintain the solid presence of the US navy and contribute to keeping Japan's security. |
We cannot say at this stage whether there are prospects of the six-party talks resuming. |
We have not seen sufficient progress, ... Whether or not we can reach an agreement ... depends on North Korea's efforts. |
We must leave no gaps in providing assistance, |
We must watch North Korea closely to see if there is really a fundamental difference on that point, |
We reached an agreement that one year is more appropriate than two years, as situations surrounding terrorism go through many changes, |