8. Closing remarks

“Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope.”

This was recited by former U.K. prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

My foremost goal for metropolitan administration is to realize a Tokyo where every one of the citizens can hold hopes for the future.

We will realize a Tokyo where everyone can lead fulfilling lives believing that “Tomorrow will be better than today. The day after tomorrow will be better than tomorrow.” We will advance initiatives that will create turning points in history to ensure that Tokyo will continue to lead the world 50 years and 100 years into the future. I will, together with those who share my aspiration, push forward the “grand reform of Tokyo.”

Including the matters to which I have already referred, a total of 89 proposals have been presented to this regular session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, including 31 budget bills and 34 ordinance proposals, to be deliberated among the Assembly members.

This concludes my policy address to the Assembly. Thank you.