“I am now being criticized (by the opposition) for being irresponsible for saying `I will not raise the consumption tax rate while I am in office,' ... But, when my successor does raise the consumption tax rate, it will not be simply a matter of being irresponsible. He will be criticized for raising the tax.”
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Junichiro Koizumi
Former Prime Minister of Japan, born on January 8, 1942. Junichiro Koizumi served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1996 to 2001, one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in post-war Japan. His political career was characterized by his push for reforms and efforts to promote Japan's economic recovery. more
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