Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tried to brush off concerns Thursday that Japan could be dragged into a war involving the United States, saying the government's security legislation allows the Self-Defense Forces to address every situation in a seamless manner to protect Japanese citizens.
"The Cabinet today approved a package of security bills to ensure peace for Japan and the world," Abe said at a news conference at his office.
He vowed that Japan will not find itself involved in a war with another country.