There's is no immediate danger of large revenue loss for traditional retailers or state tax authorities. Online retail sales this year (1998) are expected to top $2.3 billion - a mere snowflake in the overall blizzard of retail activity.

It is difficult to deal with the destruction and loss without the closure that comes from a visit to Israel, where the healing and rebirth of European Jews occurred. I know this will be an unforgettable trip for everyone, no matter their faith.

When hotels close it causes a serious loss, not only in terms of room sales, but also in terms of jobs and tax revenues.

The actual operating loss narrowed by 6 billion yen because of a sales gain, signaling an improvement in operating conditions.

We have to acknowledge that individuals can face transition costs when trade barriers come down.

We need reforms that will enable us to thrive in a dynamic, open, world market and not seek to shut our borders and go down a path proven to lead to reduced national wealth and overall lower standards of living.