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

The 20th century was a century in which human rights were infringed upon in numerous parts of the world, and Japan also bears responsibility in that regard. I believe that we have to look at our own history with humility and think about our responsibility.

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.

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.

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

The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.