Yoshihide Suga

“We must correct what we find objectively wrong.”

“The Science Council of Japan is a government organization and operates with a roughly Yen1 billion budget annually. And appointed members become public servants.”

“We'll continue to build a nation that is trusted by its people.”

“With the economy and the environment situated as two pillars of the country's growth, my administration will make the utmost effort to achieve a green society.”

“Japan and the U.S. are allies that share universal values such as liberty and democracy. We'd like to work together with the U.S. to further strengthen the alliance and secure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”

“We must advance regulatory reforms.”

“The sales tax is a necessary source of revenue to pay for Japan's social welfare.”

“Exchange-rate stability is extremely important.”

“Japan is opposed to any actions that escalate tensions in the South China Sea.”

“During my seven years and eight months as chief Cabinet secretary, I noticed that when policies are slow to move forward, it's usually because of bureaucrats' sectionalism and a penchant for sticking with precedents.”

“To create a society that is supportive of child-rearing parents is a role of the government, and we are also working to realize a society where women can shine.”

“I'd like to realize services that people naturally think should be available and create a society where they can feel the convenience of digitalization.”

“I want to make thorough steps to create a system that will spur industry competition.”

“Only when we have economic growth can we push through fiscal reform.”

“In order to restore the safe lives and livelihood of all the people, my mission is to succeed and advance what the Abe administration has implemented.”

“We need to take responsibility for all digital-related policies in one agency.”

“I'm completely free of the ill effects of factional influence.”

“The Japan-U.S. alliance is the cornerstone of the peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”

“Many U.S. military bases are located in northern Okinawa and a number of drills are conducted there. We'll work with the U.S. military to ensure that effects on local communities are kept to the minimum.”

“It's obvious that getting married and having children is a matter of personal freedom.”