But this capacity is less than it once was. We have a smaller buffer than we once did and a smaller buffer means fewer options. So from a risk-management perspective, there is merit in rebuilding our buffers on the fiscal front. This is a task that can be undertaken over time and it requires difficult choices to be made.
While a substantial portion of newly issued JGBs are purchased by the Bank, I would like to reiterate that the JGB purchases are conducted from the perspective of overcoming deflation and achieving the price stability target, not for the purpose of financing fiscal deficits. Concluding Remarks: Economic Activity in Tokushima Prefecture My concluding remarks will touch on the economy of Tokushima Prefecture.