TOKYO -- Taro Kono, Japan's administrative reform minister, on Friday announced his bid to lead the Liberal Democratic Party but concealed views perceived to be radical for the country's conservative ruling party.
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Taro Kono, Japan's administrative reform minister, says that "conservatism is something which is generous, moderate and warm." (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
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