We would like to deal with this firmly based upon our basic recognition that both...the nuclear non-proliferation issue and stable crude oil supplies are important.

The other side has not responded to any of our requests regarding the abduction issue, so it is highly regrettable.

To protect people's lives and keep our children safe, we must implement public-works spending and do so proudly. If possible, I'd like to see the Bank of Japan purchase all of the construction bonds that we need to issue to cover the cost. That would also forcefully circulate money in the market. That would be positive for the economy, too.

Countries like Iran threaten the effectiveness of the global [nuclear] non-proliferation regime.

The proposed nuclear deal with India is just one more step in opening a Pandora's box of nuclear proliferation.

We are categorically against proliferation of nuclear weapons.