Junichiro Koizumi Quotes (144 Quotes)

The upper house decided that postal privatization is not needed. So I would like to ask the general public whether it supports or opposes it. That's why I dissolved Parliament, ... I will do my best to win the elections so that I can continue the reforms.

We agreed to make every effort to cooperate in the reconstruction and development of democracy in Iraq,

It is necessary for Japan to conduct further cooperation with the countries,

What I say to the Chinese is that a free society is in your interest.

Some people called postal privatization an absurd idea. But the people judged that it is the right idea,

I would like to also express our deep condolences to the victims inside and outside of Japan during World War II.

The composition of the Security Council must reflect these fundamental changes. Japan is convinced that Security Council reform is a just cause for the international community -- as is the deletion of the long-obsolete 'enemy state' clauses from the UN Charter,

We'll never wage a war, but we should clearly state a possession of troops for self-defense so they're not misunderstood as unconstitutional,

I do not subscribe to this theory that China is a competitor,

After Galileo was convicted (for heresy by the Spanish Inquisition) for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, ... he replied, Still, the Earth is moving.'

This is the administration to continue reform, ... Even after I leave in September of next year, I do not think that someone who diverts from Koizumi's reform policy will become the next prime minister.

great politician who always loved peace and served the public.

The activities of Japan's Self Defense Forces overseas are highly regarded by the international community, and the mission (to the Indian Ocean) must continue,

Humbly accepting this fact of history, we again express our deep remorse and heartfelt apology and offer our condolences to the victims of the war at home and abroad.

The most important thing now is to restore trust in politics.

We must face such changes with unflinching resolve and courage and we must face them together.

The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.

The Kyoto protocol confirmed that many countries are worried about the environment. We would like to get U. S. understanding for the agreement,

I had hoped we would win a majority with our party alone, but we did even better than that, ... I thank the nation for its support and understanding.

Adopting a stance that does not fear pain, does not flinch at the barriers of vested interests, and is not shackled by the experience of the past, I want to establish an economic and social system suitable for the 21st century.

It is beyond my understanding why a foreign government interferes with a politician's spiritual affairs and makes it a diplomatic issue.

We will beat out certain elements who have ravaged politics in an attempt to protect their own vested interests, ... This election has significant meaning.

I will review their salary structures and set a net-reduction target for the number of state government workers, ... I will boldly scale down the size of the government by implementing structural reforms like these.

He will resort to all possible means to fight terrorism and I believe this resolve was behind the phrase 'axis of evil',

The fight against terrorism is not over yet, ... Through international cooperation, Japan will work hard ... to prevent and eradicate terrorism.

This is my absolute conviction. I would even be ready to die for it,

I am not disappointed in the president's position. (He) is enthusiastic about environmental issues, and there is still time to discuss this issue.

endure the pain of the present to make tomorrow better.

We want North Korea to understand that it should act in concert with the international community to secure its own development, peace and stability for the world, and the unification of the Korean peninsula,

An article whereby the existence of the nation's Self-Defense Forces can be interpreted as running counter to the Constitution is absurd,

I will do my best to perform my duty as prime minister, devoting myself in line with the public's cooperation without fearing pain from reform, without hesitating to challenge the walls of vested interests and without being bound by past practice.

I tried to make it (the policy speech) as concise as possible. I wanted to concentrate on what I wanted to say,

This is a political miracle, ... Once I was thrown down to the bottom of a valley, but the people have pulled me up.

I hope someone with the will to push forward the Koizumi reforms will become the next (LDP) president,

This is a pity given that imports had just resumed. I received the agriculture minister's report with his recommendation that the imports be halted and I think it is a good idea.

I offer deep prayers from my heart to those who were killed,

Our country strongly supports these actions to combat terrorism,

While there may be differences in opinion or disputes in certain areas, China and South Korea are very important neighbors. We will strengthen cooperation from a comprehensive standpoint to construct future-oriented relations based on trust.

Some people call me a weirdo or worse. But I think I'm a man of common sense and a mild-mannered one at that,

In addition to expressing regret for the last war, we will contribute to world peace and prosperity by never again going to war and based on our course of history in the 60 years since the war ended,

I am now being criticized (by the opposition) for being irresponsible for saying I will not raise the consumption tax rate while I am in office,' ... But, when my successor does raise the consumption tax rate, it will not be simply a matter of being irresponsible. He will be criticized for raising the tax.

Our country has caused great damages and pain to people in many countries, especially our Asian neighbors, through colonization and invasion.

We thought we could reach an agreement, but (Hatoyama) demanded prior consent. Thus we couldn't reach agreement,

Japan and China have never needed each other as much as today and we would like to further promote this sort of relationship instead of criticizing each other for the past,

We need to take up the challenges of strife and conflict that may face international society over the next 50 years,

consider how we can improve bilateral relations between the countries, and also consider how our bilateral relations are important to the two countries, to Asia and the entire world.

the firm resolve of the United States and President Bush against terrorism.

I have been pressing for wide-ranging structural reforms in areas such as finance, taxation, regulation and expenditure, in order to revive and move forward our country since I took office,

My head is full of all the advice given to me ... But in the end, I will do what I think is right.

I don't think there are many Japanese citizens who are opposed to the government fighting against terrorism,