VOICED: Tokyo flashes its infrastructure, wealth for Olympic bid

The transcript discusses Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, competing against cities like Chicago, REO, and Madrid. While Tokyo is confident in its proposal, public opinion is divided, with some viewing it as a waste of taxpayer money. The bid committee argues that most of the necessary funds are secured, and hosting the event could benefit Japan's stagnant economy. Despite disagreements, the symbolic significance of the Olympics remains strong, and the final decision is eagerly anticipated.

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