Executives from each party exchanged opinions on NHK's "Sunday Debate" regarding the issue. Liberal Democratic Party expressed its intention to restore trust through strict punishment of the members involved.
Constitutional Democratic Party argued that witnesses should be summoned to clarify the facts. "This is a serious problem that could be described as organized crime that has been carrying out illegal activities for many years," said Communist Party Secretary-General Koike Koike, the Communist Party's general secretary. "We need to subpoena witnesses, including former Prime Minister Mori, who is said to be the key person," said Ritmin Secretary General Okada.