Ishiba hints at restriction on press, soon retracts remarks

Ishiba hints at restriction on press, soon retracts remarks

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru Ishiba, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2013. Ishiba hinted that media news gathering activities would be restricted under the controversial secrecy law if journalists report on sensitive information. Shortly after the conference he retracted the comments.

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