Mr. Abe’s optimistic response to the Diet swing in the “Sakura-mi-mi-kai” investigation “Explanation in his own words” from within the ruling party: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Abe’s bullish parliamentary response during his tenure has been shaken by the dinner the day before the “Sakura-mi-mi-kai” organized by the association of supporters of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. This is because the clearly denied suspicion has been accused of being investigated and false suspicions have arisen. The opposition party intensified its search in parliament, and the ruling party began to say that it should explain. (Tetsuto Yamaguchi)

◆ Repeated “no expense”

“In a country where the highest powers meet openly, all policies become unreliable.”

Koga of the Constitutional Democratic Partycheese（Yukihito）He criticized Mr. Abe at the hospital’s main meeting on the 30th. Furthermore, for Prime Minister Yoshii Suga, who has continued to express the same opinion as the Secretary of State, ministers are obliged to give a sincere answer and a precise explanation. on the Diet. Although I am involved in the office, if the response to the Diet is different from the fact, can I say that I responded in good faith? “

Since November last year, when a series of problems were discovered, Abe has completely denied a series of allegations related to the cherry blossom viewing party for almost a year until September this year, when he resigned. Regarding dinner, he explained that “the hotel put it” when he pointed out that the membership fee was much lower than the market price of the banquet fee of a luxury hotel. Regarding the compensation for the difference, he stated that “there is no expense as an association of sympathizers.” He also explained that he had not received the statement from the hotel side and argued to the opposition lawmaker who questioned whether it was the prime minister’s response: “If he cannot be trusted, the budget committee (parliamentary deliberation) will not be established in first place”.

At the time, Prime Minister Kan also noted that “the Diet’s comments are extremely heavy.” He kept up the pace without confirming the facts on his own.

◆ Voice calling for responsibility within the ruling party

However, when Mr. Abe’s public secretary was voluntarily interviewed by the Tokyo District Public Ministry, it was reported that he allowed the receipt of the statement and partial compensation for the expenses, and when suspicions arose such as the violation of the Law on Regulation of Political Funds, the situation changed. Complete change.

According to the House of Representatives Bureau of Investigations, while Abe was in office, the main meeting and committee deliberated 33 times, denying the allegations over dinner. There is also the opinion that “the same answer is repeated many times in a deliberation, so it actually reaches hundreds of times” (member of the opposition).

The opposition opposes the parliament, which represents the people, for “ignoring” (Secretary General Tetsuro Fukuyama). He repeatedly asked Mr. Abe to invite the Diet on the 30th, but the ruling party was still willing to refuse. While the PLD said: “I think he did not know the compensation because he said a lot” (experienced minister), he said: “I should fulfill my responsibility in my own words” (Secretary General Seiko Noda). The voice of acting) is also spreading.

◆ Mr. Abe, who left quickly

“Every politician must be self-sufficient and responsible.” During his tenure, Abe urged the parties to respond when issues such as “politics and money” came to light to ministers. However, when I was put in the same position this time, I only responded to a short interview once. The disagreement between words and deeds is clear.

Abe appeared at a meeting organized by the Party’s Youth Office on the 30th, but said nothing about the cherry blossom viewing party. After the end, I quickly left.