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.

It goes without saying that the stability of the Middle East is the foundation for peace and prosperity for the world, and of course for Japan. Should we leave terrorism or weapons of mass destruction to spread in this region, the loss imparted upon the international community would be immeasurable.

But I think there is a widespread opinion that the support system for athletes should be more firmly established.

Japan's beautiful seas and its territory are under threat, and young people are having trouble finding hope in the future amid economic slump. I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.

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

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

I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.