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What i said was right now what they can or cant do. I disagree. I am not even running yet. A better team and now. Ok. The british house of commons was in recess last week. Question time returns this wednesday at 7 00 a. M. Eastern and next sunday night at 9 00 p. M. Eastern and pacific. Watched any time on cspan. Org, where you can find past episodes of Prime Ministers questions and other british programs. Monday night on the communicators, we spoke with two industry executives at the Consumer Electronics show, the Senior Vice President at ericsson and kelly ahuja. They talk about how the cloud operates. We talk about something about a networked society, and that is where they can benefit from having a connection and will actually have one, and we put this will read in barcelona at the trade show going on there, the 50 billion connected devices in 2020, which has caught on very well in the world, and that, i think, open many peoples minds, that the mobile industry is not limited to the smart phones and devices we carry around. It can actually connect much more and build a Better Society based on those components. People need to get to somewhere or somehow by die let connections. We have got the internet to your home. We have brought that internet from being with your home to being with every device you are carrying around. The mobile internet. The next stage of the internet is taking it to things and connecting not just people that things with people, information with people, and processes with people and things that we can have what we call the internet of everything, and at this stage, we are building up the internet of everything. The communicators on cspan2. Japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe received members of the british parliament. Saying japan would never move to terrorism. There was the murder of two japanese nationals killed by isis in syria. This is 45 minutes. [applause] i would like to begin my address with a few words concerning the terrorist episode in syria, in which japanese nationals were murdered. From the onset, the government pursued every possible means and we found profound grief that japanese have been victims of terrorism. I express my deepest of these and condolences to the families of the victims. The government resolutely condemns these inhumane and despicable acts of terrorism. Japan will never give in to terrorism. The government will continue to take all possible measures to secure the safety of japanese nationals at home and abroad including measures through humanitarian assistance, including food and medical assistant. Japan will steadfastly fill its responsibilities to the International Community combating terrorism. To take back japan, this is the only path forward. These are the words that i have lived by and expended every effort towards achieving over the past two years, following the results of the recent general election and having been nominated by both houses. I continue to bear the heavy responsibilities as Prime Minister of japan. Press forward with ever more dynamic across this path. This is the message the japanese people which was sent to me in the recent general election. Together with the members of the Ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the new party in this chamber, i pledge to people that we will fully apply ourselves to responding to the mandate we have been granted. Economic revitalization, restoration from disaster Social Security reforms, the rebuilding of education, the finalization of local economies as well as diplomacy and security. None of these paths for reforms will be easy, as they will be the most dramatic reforms from the end of world war ii, but we must, however, press forward with these reforms clearly discerning our vision for japan. We cannot avoid these reforms. After witnessing for himself the world powers of europe and the United States, where modernization occurred, there was a remark, as follows. Japan may be a small country but if the people can Work Together in a single mind to build up our National Straight it will be by no means impossible to be a nation that participate actively in world affairs. There is no reason that people should not achieve what their predecessors did. Now is the time for us to press forward as one, setting out on the path before us. Let us together dynamically embark on the most remember warm the end of world war ii. At the end of the war, more than 60 million japanese were engaged in agriculture. Today, that figure stands at 2 million, 1 8 if original number from 70 years ago. The average age of persons engaged in agriculture is over 66. Sweeping reforms of Agriculture Policy cannot wait any longer. It is to create a strong Agricultural Sector and to increase the incomes of farmers. We will carry out the first reforms of the Agricultural Cooperative in 60 years. The current structure of centralized cooperatives has will be abolished, and new cooperatives will become an incorporated association. Agricultural cooperations will also undergo changes. Agricultural business with ambition and drive will Work Together to combine strength to open up a new future for agriculture, including products for overseas business. Farmers and members of regional cooperatives will be at the forefront of initiatives. For the first time, we will engage in fundamental reforms and will develop a system by which hardworking local people can take the lead, and in doing so eliminate uncultivated land and further accelerate the consolidation. We will relax requirements for the Agricultural Cooperatives and will promote diverse participants into the Agricultural Sector. This is taken to eliminate uncultivated acreage, and we will promote products for which there is high demand. He will advance structure reforms to make sure the Agricultural Sector is competitive and market responsive. Change is the only eternal. This was spoken by a man who breezed in new life in japanese painting at engaged reform. We should not be afraid of change in the face of tradition. Agriculture is the very backbone of japan. It has protected our Beautiful Homes and communities. We must implement change now. We will accomplish agricultural reform without fail and create a new style of japanese agriculture, which young generations can have passion. We are aiming for global markets. There is also a tremendous potential in the 4th street and fishery industry. Last year, total exports of these products set a new record, exceeding 600 billion yen. However, this figure is still very small. The global food market is valued around ¥340 trillion. This will bring safe and delicious japanese produce to the world. We will step forward boldly into an open world, guaranteeing Japans National interests. We will work to solidify ground. Negotiations on the Transpacific Partnership are in their final phase and are now within sight, taking the lead with the United States in these negotiations. The government will aim to bring them to an early conclusion, and the Japanese Partnership agreement, we will accelerate negotiations to reach an agreement in principle within the year. In the face of an ever more globalized economy, any company that cannot compete internationally cannot hope to survive. This is something that the government recognizes, as well. We cannot avoid reforms required to meet this more open world. We will make it mandatory for the countries and companies to comply with a new Corporate Governance code aligned with the International Standards or provide an expiration as to why they cannot comply. We will also reduce effective incorporated tax rate by 2. 5 and reduce the current rate to less than 30 over the next few years. Advancing Corporate Tax reform we will bring taxation to levels that compare favorably internationally. The government will have a new patient oriented medical care system to assure that top global, worldclass care can be received in japan, responding to the wishes of those fighting illness and based on those applications, we will make it possible for patients to receive cutting edge medical care in combination with medical treatments already covered by insurance. Further, when the safety and effectiveness of such treatments are established, we will make them available through the National Health insurance system and will also work to enhance management transparency through the introduction of external auditors. Further, we will establish a new mechanism to promote Cooperation Among multiple entities with various specialties, enhancing Community Health care. The system reforms are soon entering their final stages. The distribution and Transportation Networks fundamental to the structure will be separated from Power Generation allowing free access to all. We will eliminate barriers to market entry. We will work to create a competitive and Dynamic Energy market. An expensive power supply is the lifeline of the japanese economy. We will advance responsible energy policies. The increase in electric tariff caused by the dramatic surge in fuel imports is placing a heavy burden on the daily lives of japanese citizens as well as businesses. Nuclear power plants that have been shown to meet the new regulatory standards will be restarted, paying the greatest attention to scientific and seismological determinants. With the support of the national government, we will advance work to develop thorough evacuation plans. In areas where Nuclear Power stations are provided, we provide careful isolation to gain the understanding of local stakeholders and others. Our policy remains unchanged. We will mobilize all measures to promote Energy Conservation and introduce Renewable Energy sources. Through the regulatory reforms of our cabinet, the first deaths were made towards realizing the dream of a hydrogenbased society. We will accelerate the establishment of hydrogen basis as well as fuel cells. Energy emissions the measures, including standards for large buildings. Safety, stable supply, efficiency compatibility with the natural environment. These are the factors which we will examine thoroughly as he examined the best energy mix for japan. We will also take the lead in measures to counter global warming. With the parties of the u. N. Framework on climate change, the government will formulate new goals to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and a concrete action plan. To move forward with all of these reforms, we are pursuing administrative reform. We will transform part of the responsibilities which have grown over the course of past administrations to other agencies to allow the government to fully and flexibly leverage the coordination capabilities to carry a priority policy measures. We will consolidate 17 independent administrative agencies into seven, but these reforms are not just about numbers. The purpose of this consolidation is to push forward with our different reform, not just Agricultural Policy that raises competitiveness by introducing inspection by agencies and other measures, we will establish a governance system suited to the work done by each of these corporations, enhancing their ability to implement policies. In april, we will launch an agency for research and development. This will engage in groundbreaking research at the development of new cancer drugs the application in clinical situations will make japan the worlds most innovative friendly country. This will attract the most prominent and talented researchers from around the world. We will create a system for national r d entities to provide a worldclass research environment. We will support the kind of Ambitious Research that can completely transform japans society and economy, including i. T. Robotics, marine, and biotechnology. Words and action are one. The worth of a teacher who priced actual practiced over all else and who mentored the young patriots who we will follow through on our Growth Strategy by carrying out bold regulatory reform. We will boost productivity and raise japans global competitiveness. It is clear what we must do. The question now is will we do it, or will we stay put . What we need not merely criticism. We need action. What we need is to carry out reform. I ask you all to join me in incrementing the reforms with then i towards japans future. [applause] three areas of economic policies we have pursued are clearly generating results. A number of bankruptcies of Smaller Enterprises reached its lowest level in 24 years last year. Over 80 of prospective graduates have begun the unofficial new year with job offers in hand. The percentage of those is the highest in six years and is the highest level in 21 years for high school rockets. For the last year, the ratio of job to job seekers are that there are more people seeking employees that people seeking work. Employment is also at its highest level since surveys began years ago. We will expand opportunities for Permanent Employment to temporary workers who desire it. Entities that dispatch personnel will be obligated to engage in moving people to Permanent Employment including by Encouraging Companies to employ them directly. We are also working to assure that temporary workers receive equal treatment as the regular employees at the companies to which they are dispatched. We will create a new environment in which everyones choices are respected. Last year, we saw the highest wage increases in 15 years. Expanded corporate earnings will lead to wage increases. Furthermore, it is becoming easier for smaller and Mediumsized Companies to pass on their cost with higher prices, thus sustaining the positive cycle of the economy. Government, labor, and management. To break free of deflation, we are changing the consumption rate until april 2017. Wage increases will continue in the spring of next year and also the following year, as we spread economic recovery throughout the country. As a result, the three targets of economic revitalization physical rehabilitation, and Social Security reform will be realized, piteously. In next years budget, the amount of new japanese government bonds issued will be above ¥40 trillion for the first time in six years and the budget will achieve the goal of reducing by half the deficit. We are also sticking to our goal of reaching a Financial Statement by 2020, plans drawn up by this summer. So although the consumption tax increase was postponed, the release will be used to help Social Security. Assistance for medical assistance for people suffering with intractable illnesses will be substantially broadened. From last month, 107 illnesses were made eligible for chronic diseases, distance to intractable diseases to be widened to 300 illnesses by july. The high medical expenses system from last month, and low income earners medical expenses will be used, and likewise for the burden that they bear. We will promote measures to respond to the problem of dementia in addition to prompt diagnosis and responses. We will create an environment that allows people with dementia whenever possible to live within the communities they are familiar with alongside Financial Support for the National Health insurance. Fiscal management will be shifted from cities, towns, and villages to prefectures in order to strengthen the foundations of universal health care. We will reduce nursing Care Insurance premiums for households with lowincome senior citizens, and pay of caregivers will be improved by ¥12,000 per month, and we will strive to enhance services. At the same time, overall nursing care costs will be held down in order to ease the burden on users from premium increases. We will move forward with the management of social welfare corporations clarifying the definition of retained earnings and reform the providers of Welfare Services that can to be to the community. We will assist households that are raising families with new systems for suppo