Some people called postal privatization an absurd idea. But the people judged that it is the right idea, |
Stability and trustworthiness are needed, and in that respect the nominee is a suitable person, |
stands by the United States to fight terrorists. |
strengthen the Japan-US alliance and maintain the (US military) deterrence. |
swallowed his own words. |
That the World Exposition has proved such a resounding success is in no small part due to the tireless efforts of more than 120 countries and organizations, individual companies and groups and people from all walks of life, |
That's why I am running, because I want to change the party, ... If you want to change things, support me, and I will fight with all my strength. |
The 2002 World Cup in Korea-Japan is important for the Korea-Japan relationship and should be held successfully, |
The 2002 World Cup is the first important joint project in the 21st Century. Therefore, I expect that through the World Cup project, the two nations will expand their exchange programs by co-operating closely. |
The activities of Japan's Self Defense Forces overseas are highly regarded by the international community, and the mission (to the Indian Ocean) must continue, |
the basic recognition about the importance of the Japan-U.S. friendship and the Japan-U.S. alliance will not change. |
The composition of the Security Council must reflect these fundamental changes. Japan is convinced that Security Council reform is a just cause for the international community -- as is the deletion of the long-obsolete 'enemy state' clauses from the UN Charter, |
The Diet concluded that postal privatization is unnecessary. But that's absurd, |
The economy is a living object. There's also a shortfall of tax revenue and we also have to spend on anti-deflationary measures, |
The election was carried out under difficult circumstances at first, |