Hatoyama is expected to be formally elected prime minister in a special session of parliament, which must be held within 30 days.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

"Coming in mid-session will be more difficult than having started January 6th,I am sure.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

"We certainly will have somebody in place," "It would be irresponsible if we did not have somebody in place by the beginning of the October session."

VOA: standard.2009.05.03