In any event, the outcome would be an impairment of Japan’s credibility, which would force Japanese banks and firms to pay unnecessarily high financing costs overseas. In view of the current state of Japan’s financial system, the Bank is prepared to provide the DIC with necessary liquidity in order for the corporation to perform its role effectively.
*** Thank you, Lorie, it is great to be here, and to hear the broad range of perspectives that are represented here today.