“We must consider (the issue) from various angles such as the problems of safety, noise, air traffic routes, environment and whether it can be relocated quickly.”
“But there remains the problem of how to deal with ties with neighboring countries, especially China and South Korea, ... We must strive to improve relations with China and South Korea with a forward-looking view.”
“I believe we are in fact opening a new era. We are now talking about joint activities in various areas between Japan and the United States in order to improve the peace and security around the world.”
