The (central and local) governments are supposed to find illegality, expose them and take steps against them, and obviously they were goofing off.

I heard a parliamentary officer contacted my son and confirmed there was no such fact.

It's essential to have all the four islands returned to Japan.

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.

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

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

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

as they are support groups of the DPJ.

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

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