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

I have to express sympathy from the bottom of my heart to those people who were taken as wartime comfort women. As a human being, I would like to express my sympathies, and also as prime minister of Japan I need to apologize to them.

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

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

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.

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