Satsuki Katayama

"Since both sides have various things we must protect, I believe we can say that we are each doing our jobs properly."

""I have been in close communication with U.S. officials over the last four months, and our relationship has become even more tightly knit during this time.""

""Since we both have our own responsibilities to protect, I think we are at a point where we can both say we are doing our jobs thoroughly.""

""I vow to continue monitoring further developments and ensure the steady implementation of the investments Japan has pledged to make in the U.S.""

"Since both sides have various things we must protect, I believe we can say that we are each doing our jobs properly."