We represent companies from around the world who say, "I want to look at Japanese companies. I want to invest in Japan."

You never know exactly how new policies are going to work. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try them.

I advise other companies' CEOs, don't fall into the trap where you go, 'Where's the growth? Where's the growth?' Where's the growth?' They feel a tremendous pressure to grow. Well, sometimes you can't grow. Sometimes you don't want to grow. In certain businesses, growth means you either take on bad clients, excess risk, or too much leverage.

It's good for America when the rest of the world grows, because you can sell more to the rest of the world.

We've seen the volatility at dollar-yen, U.S. Treasurys, JGBs (Japanese government bonds), German bunds.

Usually, something that is fairly expected is already factored in. I also think that you have to think that America is raising rates because the economy is getting stronger.

It's hard in all countries. Democracy is hard, but it's better than the alternatives.