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...
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These were the bills that put us at the crossroads, whether Japan can create a small government or it is headed toward creating a big government, ... The rejection is a major blow to Japan's future and its economy.
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We just go by the book and conduct thorough inspections, and it is our duty to maintain that regulatory framework. It is up to private-sector companies what decisions they make.
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We see good signs in both corporate expenditure and spending, which are the key ... Especially in exports, whose recovery had been seen as difficult, the annualized growth rate stood at 11.6 percent.
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I am happy that understanding for the bills is spreading,
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Basically, this is something the management of a private-sector financial institution has made and is carrying out, and the government is in no position to say whether this is good or bad,
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Basically, the yen rate is not misaligned with economic fundamentals,
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Postal reform is something that will decide Japan's future: whether Japan moves forward to smaller government, leaving what we can to the private sector, or whether it goes toward bigger government.
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We will make our utmost efforts, respecting your strong will,
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There has been no request and I myself have never considered it.
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The government's scenario calls for about 2 percent growth in the year,
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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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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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It's the beginning of a new era in Japanese economy.
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The BOJ used its authority to make the decision even though deflation remains a problem. I hope the bank is prepared to take responsibility for its actions.