Hiroyuki Hosoda Quotations

We believe that the change (of the carriers) will lead to maintaining the solid presence of the U.S. Navy and contribute to keeping Japan's security and international peace into the future.

On a microeconomic level, we're starting to see a big impact on some industries,

Since there are issues that are oriented to the future, we welcome the opportunity for a frank exchange of opinions,

I am hoping that we will be able to seriously find out who exactly they were and what they were doing.

China's development in the field of manned spacecraft has no relation with any 'military threat',

If we are completely at odds, that will mean going back to the beginning. But we do not believe that is the case.

There is expected to be further damage due to the typhoon so all agencies and ministries are joining together to respond.

It isn't clear how concrete this report is, ... We would like to do our best so that no such thing happens.

It is most important that we protect ourselves ahead of time from international terrorist groups. We will be pay close attention to the results of the investigation before taking action,

It is important (for the BOJ) to keep conducting appropriate monetary policy by making an overall judgment. I don't see any new factors that warrant a policy change,

I think the ruling recognized the government's stance and its assertions.

Japan has been consistent in its position. Naturally we'll strongly claim sovereignty over the four islands.

Japan believes that the continued presence of the U.S. Navy will contribute to safety and stability in Japan, the Far East and the world,

Regardless of when the vote takes place, the government will continue to make the greatest efforts in getting the bill through, ... Whatever happens, it's only a matter of days.

We must watch North Korea closely to see if there is really a fundamental difference on that point,

We must leave no gaps in providing assistance,

We have not seen sufficient progress, ... Whether or not we can reach an agreement ... depends on North Korea's efforts.

We are not in a position to propose a specific plan.

There are many theories but we don't know for sure what caused the accident, ... The prime minister instructed us to respond with urgency.

We believe the change will allow us to maintain the solid presence of the US navy and contribute to keeping Japan's security.

We are working hard with the aim of reaching an agreement, and we are not thinking about failing, ... We are at the final stage of the negotiations and we are gradually getting close to turning the corner.

There have been suggestions that both ministerial and working levels should promptly look into measures ... as soon as possible,

This shows there is a deep understanding of what the cabinet has done up to now and its stance on reform,

We cannot say at this stage whether there are prospects of the six-party talks resuming.

Arguments against the bill are gathering steam significantly. There is no knowing how the issue would unfold.

This is an issue that the government shouldn't interfere in. We want to observe developments.

This is really up to the individual judgment of each lawmaker ... but I think those explanations have cleared the doubts raised previously on the bill,

The release of strategic oil reserves is an internationally coordinated effort. So I believe an overall impact can be expected,

As we understand it, the U.S. Navy's basic policy is to deploy nuclear-powered ships from now on, ... We feel that this (decision) cannot be helped.

They have used this sort of phrasing every so often,

I don't see any need to go out of our way to find out the reason, ... Japan-China relations are long term, broad and deep, including disputes.

The economy has pulled out from its temporary lull, ... Growth will continue to be moderate but stable.

The Japanese government concludes that the nonexistent of facilities would not question the responsibility of our government, and we believe other governments reached the same conclusion,

The maintenance of a stable presence of the U.S. military in and around our country contributes to peace and safety in Japan, the far east and internationally.