I will be merciless. I will decide (candidates) depending only on whether they are against or for the plan to privatize the postal system,

We will select candidates for all electoral districts,

I will do my best for the next year and then I want to step down,

The response is very good, although I'm not sure whether this will actually translate into votes,

Looking at what I have done, you should know what kind of action I will take.

We will continue to monitor the situation there, and make a comprehensive decision on the issue based on realities within the country, the opinions of the Iraqi people, U.S.-Japan relations, and Japan's responsibilities in the international community,