Heizo Takenaka
Heizo Takenaka
Heizō Takenakais a Japanese economist and retired politician, last serving as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Minister of State for Privatization of the Postal Services in the cabinet of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. As of July 2007, he is a professor at Keio University and an advisor for other academic institutions and companies...
future loss
a big loss for the future of Japan.
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The economy has emerged from a soft patch and is moving in a good direction, but oil prices are a risk factor,
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Companies' cash is not just going to repaying debts, but is going to investment,
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It was extremely regrettable. The legislation was an important milestone. The rejection is a major loss to the Japanese economy.
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It's a decision made by the markets and I don't think that decision is that far off economic fundamentals,
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Good trends are seen in private consumption and corporate investment, ... But the pace of recovery isn't overwhelmingly strong, so we must carefully watch the situation.
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I am happy that understanding for the bills is spreading,
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There has been no request and I myself have never considered it.
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We only have two years until the start of the privatization process so we have to deal firmly with each issue.
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The government's scenario calls for about 2 percent growth in the year,
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Whether we reach 1.7 percent this year does not really have much meaning.
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There is a universally recognized duty to provide a postal service that must be protected.
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We will deal with the matter in accordance with the radio law after hearing the details about Softbank's business plan.
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We will make our utmost efforts, respecting your strong will,