Regarding the Self-Defense Forces, the Communist Party's chairman, Shii, acknowledged the existence for the time being, emphasized the party's policy of utilizing the Self-Defense Forces if Japan was invaded, and expressed the idea of seeking the public's understanding in the summer Upper House election. rice field.
The Communist Party's chairman, Kazuo Shii, made a speech in Tokyo about the Self-Defense Forces, which stated in the party's platform that "we will make progress toward elimination." It is the party's position to reform the reality of the Self-Defense Forces step by step with the agreement. "
He emphasized, "We will coexist with the Self-Defense Forces for a considerable period of time. During that time, if Japan is invaded, we will do our best to protect the lives of the people and the sovereignty of the nation by using all means including the Self-Defense Forces." bottom.
After this, Mr. Shii told reporters, "The policy of utilizing the Self-Defense Forces was decided at the party convention 22 years ago, but it has not been communicated yet. In the summer Upper House election, both Article 9 of the Constitution and the lives of the people are firmly established. I would like to appeal to the party's position to protect it. "