Top SDF officer denies political motive over remarks on Constitution

Top SDF officer denies political motive over remarks on Constitution

Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of the Self-Defense Forces Joint Staff, speaks at a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on May 25, 2017. Kawano denied any political intention behind his remarks earlier in the week that could be taken as indicating his support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's proposed amendment of the Constitution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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