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The quote says that spending on people should not be seen only as an expense. It argues that developing workers can create business value over time, even if the benefits are not immediate. The idea is that human investment can pay off in the medium to long term.
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Originally said in English.
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About Fumio Kishida
Japanese politician
Fumio Kishida is a Japanese politician, born in 1957, who served as Prime Minister of Japan and president of the Liberal Democratic Party from 2021 to 2024. He has represented Hiroshima 1st in the House of Representatives since 1996. Before becoming prime minister, he was Japan’s foreign minister from 2012 to 2017, briefly served as acting minister of defense in 2017, and later chaired the LDP Policy Research Council from 2017 to 2020. His public record is rooted in national politics and foreign affairs, with a career shaped by party leadership and parliamentary service.
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