Quotes from Yoshihide Suga

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.

Political void should never be allowed to happen at a time of national crisis.

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

It needs to be understood that global warming countermeasures could transform the economy and foster growth, not hinder it.

When people start to believe that the same administration will continue with the same policies for three or four years, they start to think about capital investment.

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.

Japan is determined to defend its territory, territorial waters and air space.

Some may say that it's wrong for the government to meddle in what private companies are doing, but phone radio waves belong to the people.

We cannot realize financial reconstruction and enhance social security without a strong economy.

When facing a national crisis, we cannot allow a political vacuum to exist.

I pledge to dedicate everything I have to working for Japan and for the people.

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

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.

We must correct what we find objectively wrong.

Prime Minister Abe's leadership diplomacy was truly amazing. I don't think I can match that.

Our country is governed by the rule of law and our procedures are based on law.

What the people want the most is to keep a balance between preventing further infections of the novel coronavirus and promoting economic activities.

I am very nice to those who do their job properly.

We prioritize protecting the people's daily lives and jobs by continuing to make every effort to prevent coronavirus infections.

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

Our country will continue efforts to prevent terrorism in close cooperation with the United States and the international community.

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

First and foremost, the onus is on yourself to perform your own duties. If you can't, then it's your family or community's job to support you. If that still doesn't work out, then the government will take responsibility to protect you.

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