Saito named Defense Agency chief

Saito named Defense Agency chief

TOKYO, Japan - Toshitsugu Saito, a businessman-turned-politician who was named Defense Agency chief on Dec. 5, fields questions from reporters at the prime minister's official residence following his appointment.

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