It is misunderstanding... It is not a matter that should be resolved before the talks with President Bush,

It doesn't have to be resolved by then. That is a misperception,

Even after two months of waiting, the reunion has not materialized. We find it extremely regrettable.

We have asked for a sincere response on the abduction and nuclear issues, but such a situation has not come about,

The upper house decided that postal privatization is not needed. So I would like to ask the general public whether it supports or opposes it. That's why I dissolved Parliament, ... I will do my best to win the elections so that I can continue the reforms.

To those who say ideology doesn't matter, they should take their argument to President Bush.