I am advocating a weak yen to a certain extent.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There's a tendency for the yen to strengthen because it's rated highly, but I don't think that accurately reflects Japan's economic performance.
We believe in fair exchange rates and Japan doesn't practice that. They have massive U.S. dollar reserves, and they use them to intervene regularly.
There are still people in Japan who think money is something evil.
I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.
I'd not underestimate the competitive powers of the Japanese people.
After all, an overvalued dollar gives us the ability to buy foreign goods at lower prices. And the existing volume of exports brings more yen and euros than they would if the dollar were more competitive.
A robust economy is a source of national strength for Japan.
It is my policy to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance and to deepen security and economic relations as well as personal exchanges.
Well, I make a practice of not commenting on the role of the relative exchange value of our currency.
Haven't we put off problems without clarifying Japan's will to protect the lives and assets of its people and territory with its own hands, and merely accepted the benefits of economic prosperity?