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President Rogge, members of the International Olympic Committee, my fellow Olympians, As Prime Minister of Japan, and as an Olympian who competed in Montreal in 1976, I understand the value of the Olympic Games. My memories of participating in the Olympic Games and making friends with athletes from around the world have inspired me throughout my life and career. Tokyo offers the finest stage from which to share the same inspiration I felt as a young athlete with the youth of Japan and the world. I am proud to confirm the total commitment of the Government of Japan to the Tokyo 2016 Games. We will abide in full by every guarantee in the Candidature File. We will ensure that whatever needs to be done, will be done. Whatever needs to be built, will be built. Whatever needs to be financed, will be financed. This is our promise. Now, and in the years leading up to 2016. I look forward to seeing you then.