Japanese Prime Minister Speech

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi was re-elected Prime Minister the previous week by members of the Japanese Parliament. His party w… read more

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi was re-elected Prime Minister the previous week by members of the Japanese Parliament. His party won a landslide victory in elections September 11, 2005.

Prime Minister Koizumi ran on a re-election pledge to privatize the postal service. He spoke to reporters about his postal plan and other domestic and foreign policy priorities at a news conference held at his residence in Tokyo. Following his remarks he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. close

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Program ID:
189083-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
First Aired:
Sep 27, 2005 | 7:41pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 28, 2005 | 1:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Sep 27, 2005 | 7:41pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 28, 2005 | 1:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3