TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
1. Introduction
Bolstered by a strong and unwavering belief in the latent power and vitality of Japan and the Japanese people, I stand before you today as I take on the duty of forging a path for Japan's future.
I will strive to build a robust economy, turning people's unease and apprehension over their current lives and the future into hope and foster a Japan that is stronger and more prosperous. I will deal with the challenges facing the international community as I embark on restoring Japanese diplomacy that flourishes on the world's center stage. I will do these resolutely for the sake of Japan and the Japanese people, filled with the determination to pr...