It's important for the foreign exchange market to reflect economic fundamentals and move steadily.

This regulation will better reflect the de facto demand and supply in the foreign exchange market.

They have decided to move gradually. It's a wise thing to do given the unknowns in the foreign exchange market.

My standpoint has been that we should first sort out the issue of the banks' roles, listen to the users. But ultimately, it comes down to making a political decision,

I hope to explain (to the U.S. officials) the Japanese government's continued efforts toward structural reform.

I hope to hold broad discussions on U.S. economic conditions.