We have a long tradition of friendship with Iran and I've met with its president any number of times, as well as other leaders, before we make any decisions on what to do, Japan would like to make every effort to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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The national government will continue to do everything possible so that the victims of this disaster can return to their normal lives as soon as possible.

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There still are many residents who have yet to be accounted for. Our people in uniform are working day and night in search and rescue operations, damage has been made in an extremely wide range of areas, and more than 30,000 people are still being forced to remain in the state of evacuation. It is our urgent task to offer meticulous support to those who have been affected.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Now not only police, fire department and coast guard, but also 27,000 staff of the self-defense force are on rescue, search for missing and supporting evacuation, we are to enhance the scale of operation depending on necessity.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The government will do everything in its power to cooperate with relevant agencies and operators working to restore services as soon as possible.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The typhoon could cause power outages, damage to infrastructure, and significantly affect peoples lives.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The last six years have passed very quickly, and I am happy to hear that the preparations have been carried out as planned.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The judgment of the people was that debate should take place, i want to have serious debate that goes beyond the boundaries of ruling versus opposition parties.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Uncertainty remains over the global economic outlook such as trade frictions and Britain's exit from the European Union, we'll respond to downside risks without hesitation and take flexible and all possible steps.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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We will underpin domestic consumption which accounts for the bulk of the economy by taking sufficient measures.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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We are determined to create, amidst the fast-changing international environment, a bright future for a proud Japan that is peaceful and full of hope.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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We must not have the tragic experience of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 71 years ago repeat itself, it is the responsibility of those of us who live in the present to keep on working without cease toward that aim.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Our policies have had some success, but we are still only halfway to where we want to be, i want to accelerate Abenomics, shift up two or three gears and make sure the economy is growing.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The Self Defense Force, police and fire-fighters have been working to rescue people but there are still missing people. The government will further deploy all possible means by expanding the troop size to 25,000.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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We will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of local residents.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Japan strongly demands North Korea to exercise self-restraint and will take all necessary measures, such as warning and surveillance activity, to be able to respond to any situations.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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If people are given only two choices and turnout goes up, the LDP (and its junior partner) could be in trouble. They are not going to lose their majority but ... they are not going to get a two-thirds majority and revise the constitution.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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North Korea’s nuclear test is a serious threat to our nation’s security and we absolutely cannot tolerate it, we strongly denounce it.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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I want to confront the demographic problem head on and place particular emphasis on policies that will contribute to raising the birth rate.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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We should challenge with courage. It is time to make innovation happen and take the step into the open world.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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The government will work as one to prioritize the safety of the people and do our best to prevent any further disaster.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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