Debate on defense bills continues

Debate on defense bills continues

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi answers opposition questions at an ad hoc panel of the House of Councillors on May 11, as the panel continues debate on bills for implementation of the updated guidelines for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation. ==Kyodo

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