“What worried me the most was that public opinion was so divided,” Japan's prime minister said in an exclusive NBC News interview.
amid fears that the influx of athletes, journalists and other visitors would put Japanese people at risk.
“As I mentioned before, over 4 billion people across the world will be watching these Olympic Games,” Suga said. “In that context, overcoming the hardship of the coronavirus and to be able to hold the Games, I think there is real value in that.”"For Japan, our only true ally is America," he said."In that sense, in terms of the impact, I am incredibly pleased to have the first lady come to Japan and want to welcome her warmly.
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