Ozawa hints at resignation if scandal to hurt DPJ in election

Ozawa hints at resignation if scandal to hurt DPJ in election

TOKYO, Japan - Opposition Democratic Party of Japan President Ichiro Ozawa speaks at a news conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on March 10. Ozawa hinted he will make a decision on resignation if a political funds scandal which led to the arrest of his secretary last week will have negative effects on the party in a general election.

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