He told the Okinawa Times in an exclusive interview that deploying units for training on distant islands would also be good for soldiers. He did not relate the reduction in strength of the Marines on Okinawa with the dispersal of training.
Marines always study training plans in the Pacific Area.
It will meet people's demands concerning noise problems. It is not fair to look at the whole thing as evil because of a few people's crimes. One interviewer asked whether he had any requisites on the type and place for the new airport. He said it is all up to the GOJ and the people of Okinawa, and the Marines would follow the decision. This was to a query by Prefectural Assembly member Ms. Hisako Hokama at the regular assembly meeting on September 27.