We are still convinced that it is necessary to deepen and increase our relations in the economic field.

It is my policy to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance and to deepen security and economic relations as well as personal exchanges.

We don't know exactly what would happen after a 'no.' We wouldn't decide on that. It would be up to the EU.

because he can no longer effectively fulfil his mission in Berlin.

We didn't want to be involved in the bargaining process.

We are entering the end game. The work to be done this year is huge.