It has been a little over one year and eight months since the LDP returned to power, and I believe that we have brought a measure of stability to Japanese politics. We are now embarking on Chapter 2 of Abenomics, and Chapter 2 of taking back Japan. As the Chairperson of the Policy Research Council of the leading coalition partner, I want to work closely with the government and the New Komeito, bringing together the wisdom and insights of the Party to deepen the policy discussion.

I would also like to thank local Party members for the unstinting support that they have provided. I will continue to listen humbly and sincerely to the wishes and desires of regional communities and reflect them in policy.