You can criticize Abe for a lot of things, but up and leaving is not one of them. He has tirelessly worked year after year, trying to achieve a vision he has fo

You can criticize Abe for a lot of things, but up and leaving is not one of them. He has tirelessly worked year after year, trying to achieve a vision he has for Japan. This is not his first time leaving office—last time was also due to a medical condition, and he returned when treatment became available. Most people would not have returned in the manner he did. The man is resolute and resilient.