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New Year's Press Conference Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held a New Year's Press Conference at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. During the conference, Prime Minister Koizumi said in regard to economic policy, "I believe that this year many people are feeling that the Japanese economy has finally started to move back onto the recovery track. I believe it is my responsibility to make certain that the economy stays on a steady road to recovery." In addition, in regard to securing the safety and reassurance of the people, Prime Minister Koizumi said, "The Government intends to steadily deal with issues including the frequent occurrence of crimes, asbestos, and the falsification of the structural designs concerning the level of earthquake resistance of residential and other buildings.