Steven Reed Quotations

Koizumi did two things no one thought was possible -- he called an election when it looked like the LDP would lose, and he's running people against the rebels.

Usually, the choice is the status quo, or change with risk, but Koizumi has managed to present an image of change without risk,

There are an awful lot of floating voters who make up their minds three seconds after they enter the polling booths.

Final charges will be subject to the grand jury's review of the evidence and the law.

We are aware of the issue, but we are only one component of the system.

They're both in the hospital but haven't been arraigned.

It was part of the court record. If counsel wants judicial review, we will await further guidance from the court.

In terms of changing the LDP, Koizumi has done an awfully good job.

In terms of changing the LDP, I think Koizumi has done an awfully good job. He's getting straight A's.