Former Prime Minister Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party gave a lecture in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, saying that the economic impact of the new coronavirus has been prolonged and that the severe situation continues mainly in the food and beverage industry. He acknowledged that various economic measures are needed.
Regarding the economic impact of the new coronavirus, he said, "We are in a difficult situation, especially in the food and beverage industry, and we are required to provide solid support to small and medium-sized enterprises."
On top of that, "Last year, we challenged corona measures including monetary policy, and the government and the Bank of Japan took measures of 200 trillion yen with the Allied Forces, but in the current situation, we will support the people once or twice. We need some big measures. The biggest mission of politics is to protect and create employment. "
Regarding vaccination, "Since it exceeds 1.2 million times a day, it can be said that it is progressing at the fastest speed among developed countries in terms of population ratio. We have to overcome the corona scourge. "
In addition, in a lecture in Kashiwazaki City, he talked about the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures without spectators. I want to give courage, dreams and hope to the people of Tokyo. "