The United States has renewed our leadership in the Asia-Pacific, prime Minister Abe is leading Japan to a new role on the world stage.

I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.

The visits Prime Minister Koizumi made to the Yasukuni Shrine, I believe, had nothing to do with approval ratings. He paid respects at the Yasukuni Shrine to pay respects to the people of Japan who fought and lost their lives for the country and to pray for the peace of their souls.

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

Extremism and Islam are completely different things, we strongly demand the immediate release of the Japanese citizens unharmed ... The international community needs to respond firmly and cooperate without caving into terrorism.

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.

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