12 Quotes by Tsutomu Takebe

It is a private visit and I would like to respect the Prime Minister's visit to the shrine,

Japanese voters have shown in the last elections their deep understanding toward Prime Minister Koizumi who says pos-tal reform is the core of his reform program.

It is extremely regrettable. We hope investigation authorities will conduct a thorough probe.

We must be prepared for any kind of situation we may face,

as they are support groups of the DPJ.

Enactment of postal privatization bills is the top item on the agenda.

Enactment of postal privatisation bills is the top item on the agenda.

Prime Minister Koizumi has never said that (he would extend his term). He has said (he would stay) only until September of next year.

This election serves as a national referendum on whether you are for or against the postal privatization. Unless we privatize the postal system, we cannot reform our social welfare.