Shinzo Abe Quotes

"We will respect the result of the referendum, but on the other hand, we would like to reach an agreement in the Japan-U.S. negotiations."

"We made the issue at stake in these elections very clear: whether Japan should go ahead with structural reforms, or stop them. As a result, we've gained the support of a wide section of the population."

"maintain a monetary-easing environment."

"Since the (suicide), Japan also urged all our staffers in China to use caution against spy activities, and warned all embassies abroad."

"They got to where they are by fighting on without giving up. I think this finally showed the strength of Japanese baseball."

"The government and the BOJ will work as one to defeat deflation, and we hope the BOJ will keep taking effective monetary policy and earn the markets' trust."

"Up to now I have also, as one citizen ... made visits. I would like to continue to hold such feelings from now on."

"The Land Ministry will take thorough measures to work closely with local authorities to fully investigate the buildings handled by the architects as to whether their earthquake resistance data has been falsified or not."

"Generally speaking, we don't think that land-to-sea or very short-range missiles, even if fired from North Korea, have a particular immediate impact on our national security."

"We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan."

"There is no wavering in our relationship of trust, ... We have not overcome deflation yet so the priority should be on that. We'd like the BOJ to cooperate."

"I think we received wide support from the public on this point."

"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."

"Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law."

"Surveys like this are also conducted by other countries. We should handle this calmly under international law."