I am sorry I couldn't complete my term as leader. It is necessary for my staff to resign ... to regain the people's trust.

- Seiji Maehara

While having policy debate, we need to hold the race in a way to attract people toward the DPJ.

- Seiji Maehara

I will resign as party leader to take full responsibility for troubling the public and party supporters.

- Seiji Maehara