Kato repeats opposition to New Komeito in cabinet

Kato repeats opposition to New Komeito in cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Kato, one of two contenders to challenge Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential race, speaks at a Japan National Press Club luncheon Aug. 25. He reiterated his opposition to the New Komeito party taking cabinet posts on its expected entry into the coalition government.

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