A loach can't emulate a goldfish. Because of my looks, the public support rating for us won't rise.

Japan's alliance with the U.S. will only grow in importance amid the increasingly difficult security situation surrounding our country, thus I think it is necessary to keep the marines in Okinawa, a geographically strategic location from the standpoint of maintaining deterrence.

The real reform Japan needs is decisive politics when we face issues that need to be decided.

Our goal is not simply to reconstruct the Japan that existed before March 11, 2011, but to build a new Japan. We are determined to overcome this historic challenge.

I think it is not necessary at this time to put forth a grand vision such as an East Asian Community. What we must do before that is create scenarios for Japan's response in case of a serious territorial incident.

We cannot overlook his comment. He has to clarify his basis for saying the information was bogus.