The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.

The territorial issue is certainly a difficult issue and it is not easy to find a solution,

India is a country that shares the values of freedom, democracy, basic human rights and the rule of law with the United States and Japan.

The Land Ministry will take thorough measures to work closely with local authorities to fully investigate the buildings handled by the architects as to whether their earthquake resistance data has been falsified or not.

I’ve visited as one citizen up to now, as well as a politician. I’d like to keep this stance in the future.

We would like to deal with this firmly based upon our basic recognition that both…the nuclear non-proliferation issue and stable crude oil supplies are important.

I believe it is important that we Japanese write a constitution for ourselves that would reflect the shape of the country we consider desirable in the 21st century.

It is important that the two governments confirm their political will to have serious talks toward signing a peace treaty.

We have maintained friendly ties with Iran. So in that sense, Japan is the only one that can relay the concerns held by the West.

We are not in a situation where we can make a decision in advance on the timing of ending the activities of the Self-Defense Forces.

Up to now I have also, as one citizen … made visits. I would like to continue to hold such feelings from now on.

We have decided to waive a plan to provide loans for the fiscal 2005, considering the current situation surrounding the Japan-China relations. We will monitor future development in Japan-China relations while continuing discussion (on the...

I have to express sympathy from the bottom of my heart to those people who were taken as wartime comfort women. As a human being, I would like to express my sympathies, and also as...

We are not in a situation yet where we can change the view that mild deflation persists.

I have not been told where to go yet. But no matter what the position is, I’m determined to accomplish Japan’s reform and create a Japan we can be proud of.

We anticipate the Japanese economy will continue its mild recovery. I am extremely delighted the reforms have produced definite results.

I’d like to keep holding this sentiment as I have done so far,

It is wrong for China to refuse talks just over one problem…It’s China that needs to take another step forward.

I swear I will do everything in my power to change the situation in Tibet where human rights are being suppressed. Tibet seeks freedom and democracy and we agree on those values.

The LDP is already changing a lot, but a big opportunity is needed and this election will provide that chance,

The government and the BOJ will work as one to defeat deflation, and we hope the BOJ will keep taking effective monetary policy and earn the markets’ trust.

But I think there is a widespread opinion that the support system for athletes should be more firmly established.

As an individual and politician I have visited the shrine. I want to continue to maintain the feelings that I have had until now.

The door is always open for talks, but to build more future-oriented and stable ties, I think that China needs to take a step forward now.

I will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan’s strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can’t pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with the United States.

We asked whether the public thinks Koizumi’s structural reforms symbolized by privatization of the three postal services should be pushed forward or stopped,

We made the issue at stake in these elections very clear: whether Japan should go ahead with structural reforms, or stop them. As a result, we’ve gained the support of a wide section of the...

It will be wrong to discuss India’s nuclear issue on the same basis as North Korea’s.

maintain a monetary-easing environment.

Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

The 20th century was a century in which human rights were infringed upon in numerous parts of the world, and Japan also bears responsibility in that regard. I believe that we have to look at...

Its regrettable that the company attempted to illegally export equipment to China that can be used for transporting weapons of mass destruction. I expect a full picture will be revealed through the further investigation.

I think we received wide support from the public on this point.

There’s no change to our view that mild deflation lingers, though we are seeing some signs of improvement.

We are certain that we are on the right track

Surveys like this are also conducted by other countries. We should handle this calmly under international law.

To protect people’s lives and keep our children safe, we must implement public-works spending and do so proudly. If possible, I’d like to see the Bank of Japan purchase all of the construction bonds that...

We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan.

Our country has become an affluent country. Recalling defeat 60 years ago, I paid homage and respect to the people who sacrificed their lives for this country,

Generally speaking, we don’t think that land-to-sea or very short-range missiles, even if fired from North Korea, have a particular immediate impact on our national security.

To serve as prime minister while being too mindful of the approval rating is like serving as a prime minister on a roller coaster. What is important, I believe, is that I really act on...

Regarding the abduction issue, the Japanese side said what they needed to say in a considerably firm manner,

This is the kind of survey every country does. I would hope the South Korean side understands this. Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

I think it is the responsibility of anyone involved in politics to always think of what Japan can do to contribute more to the peace and stability not just of Japan and the region but...

Since the (suicide), Japan also urged all our staffers in China to use caution against spy activities, and warned all embassies abroad.

We must take this matter very seriously,

We will respect the result of the referendum, but on the other hand, we would like to reach an agreement in the Japan-U.S. negotiations.

Japan’s beautiful seas and its territory are under threat, and young people are having trouble finding hope in the future amid economic slump. I promise to protect Japan’s land and sea, and the lives of...

… I have heard that the North Korean side also expressed views and questions of their own.

One big goal of this realignment was to reduce the burden on the people of Okinawa, and our thought is to carry this out as quickly as possible. Our burden was unavoidable in order to...