Tokyo is better placed than the other candidates. We have $4 billion set aside for cumulative purposes and there is no chance of us having to resort to asking the central government for funds. In terms of the environment and finance, we excel.
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Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara, commenting on the strengths of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. (AFP-Jiji)
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jonnyboy
more cheque book diplomacy, i see. i'd like to think the games are awarded on a more social/culture basis than just which city has the most cash
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