More form Uncle Abe
Takes seriously that the delay breaks his campaign pledge
Will seek people's opinion through upper house vote
Will look for a mandate for the delay through an upper house election
Is prepared for a tough election campaign
Will aim to get a majority of available seats
Is determined to speed up Abenomics via bold economic moves
Oct 2019 is the most appropriate timing for sales tax delay
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He's had better days