Following is the gist of remarks made by Hiroshi Okuda, Chairman, Keidanren at a scheduled press conference following monthly Chairman and Vice Chairmen's meeting on 13 September 2004. Translation is rush and tentative, and sequence of the gist does not necessarily coincide with words delivered.
(On Koizumi cabinet's decision to privatizカジノシークレット 初回登録ost office)
The cabinet's decision to privatize thカジノシークレット 初回登録ost office is the result of Prime Minister Koizumi's strong leadership. However, one would have to expect a wide variety of discussions during the Diet debate. There are concerns over the reduction of post offices in remotカジノシークレット 初回登録laces, but I understand that this is not the case.
(On rise of crude oil prices)
Rise in the oil price hasn't been transferred onto thカジノシークレット 初回登録roduct prices until now. Businesses are trying utmost to keep stable supply under stablカジノシークレット 初回登録rices. There could be minor effects in the economy if current trend would continue, but the situation may improve if crude oil price comes down below per barrel.
(On alleged illegal political donation by Japan Dental Association and its relationship with political donation in general)
Political donation that Nippon Keidanren wants to promotカジノシークレット 初回登録s directed towards political party headquarters, not at politicians or their offices. Nippon Keidanren is also aiming at policy-based politics and improving political transparencies. Its objectives are very much different from that of the alleged case.
(On new party leadership of Democratic Party of Japan)
Since DPJ has a large group of influential politicians, thカジノシークレット 初回登録arty requires strong leadership and solidarity to create a dual party system in Japan.