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As I have said, the mission of my government is to break through the impasse that has lasted nearly 20 years and restore Japan as a vigorous country. In this policy speech I have outlined the path we will follow. The remaining question is whether we can carry out our plans. The lack of political leadership was the main reason why reforms in Japan, which included targets at the national level, fell short in the past. Although there may have been politics representing the interests of individual groups and particular regions, there was a lack of the kind of major political leadership which considers the future of the country as a whole and pushes ahead with reforms. Leadership of this kind is not born of individual politicians or political parties alone. Whether I am able to demonstrate such leadership depends on whether I indicate a clear vision for Japan to my fellow citizens and whether they place their trust in me and give me the go-ahead to carry out this vision. Today's speech marks the first of a series of occasions when I will present my vision. I sincerely hope you will concur with the vision I present and place your trust in me. In closing this policy speech, I sincerely ask for the support of my fellow citizens as I work to serve as a prime minister with true leadership.