I will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan's strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can't pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with the United States.

During the Koizumi administration, I served as the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary as well as the Chief Cabinet Secretary.

We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan.

It is important to explain fully to the local areas with sincerity. We will also think, of course, about the development promotion of the communities.

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.

There isn't anything anybody wants that is for any other reason than that they think they would feel better in having it.

The Senkaku islands are inherently Japanese territory. I want to show my strong determination to prevent this from changing.