Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi informed a Constitutional Democratic Party member on the House of Councilors Budget Committee final week, “If you can’t trust my answer, don’t ask me anymore,” Suematsu stated. I informed Minister Takaichi, “I am truly sorry,” and warned him to reply sincerely.
Minister Takaichi defined, “It is not my intention to be perceived as refusing to answer.”
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Minister Takaichi “Please do not ask me” Answer Attention from the House of Councilors Budget Committee | NHK
