Press Conference by Shizuka Kamei, Minister for Financial Services

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(Friday, December 25, 2009, from 10:37 a.m. to 11:03 a.m.)

Q.

Regarding the cost of maintaining the universal service of the postal businesses, will the government finance part of it with taxpayer's…

A.

Who said such a thing?

Q.

There has been a media report…

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Did it come from your company?

Q.

No, it did not.

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Then, you should refer to the news organization that reported that news.

Q.

What is your opinion on this matter for now?

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I cannot comment on a groundless media report. Don't you think so?

Please refer to that news organization. Our party (the People's New Party) has not said such a thing. It has not set forth any policy regarding that matter.

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