as they are support groups of the DPJ.

It is extremely regrettable. We hope investigation authorities will conduct a thorough probe.

I heard a parliamentary officer contacted my son and confirmed there was no such fact.

Enactment of postal privatization bills is the top item on the agenda.

Prime Minister Koizumi has never said that (he would extend his term). He has said (he would stay) only until September of next year.

I'm utterly flabbergasted. What Sato did is just not on. It was a hopelessly ambitious move. It was reckless and I'm very annoyed.