Junichiro Koizumi Quotes (144 Quotes)

First, we will work for the legislature to pass the postal reforms. Then, we will press forward on our principles to privatize what can be privatized and decentralize what can be done by local authorities.

That the World Exposition has proved such a resounding success is in no small part due to the tireless efforts of more than 120 countries and organizations, individual companies and groups and people from all walks of life,

Wow, it's great, ... I felt that the response showed that what I've been saying all along is right - and that it expresses the direction of our time.

I will solemnly accept the voice of the Japanese people and will be committed to realize postal privatization,

The situation of each (Upper House) member is different. I have asked (the LDP leadership) to carefully consider it,

The general public determined that postal privatization was a just argument,

should be revised in the future.

We humbly accept this kind of historical fact and express anew our deep remorse and sincere apology,

We will respond boldly and flexibly. This is no change in policy at all. We are going straight down the path of reforms.

to the best of its ability.

I thought it would be okay for the LDP to get a simple majority but people gave us even better results than we had expected. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude,

The Diet concluded that postal privatization is unnecessary. But that's absurd,

I believe the results of this election reflect that we have changed, ... Though opposition may be strong, we will proceed with reforms.

This is a miracle in politics, ... This miracle has been realized thanks to people who have supported Koizumi.

It is good that we have reached an agreement, and how we carry out the plan is important,

Since the 1990s the Japanese economy has struggled for a long time, people have lost faith in politics and there is an air of stagnation in the society,

I hope the investment agreement will become a major step forward towards closer economic cooperation,

strengthen the Japan-US alliance and maintain the (US military) deterrence.

Parliament said it's not necessary, but I've believed it's at the heart of structural reforms. So I want to ask the Japanese people what they really think,

I believe people have now said the bid (to privatize Japan Post) was correct, ... Without fearing pain (accompanying the reforms), without shying away from vested interests and without sticking to past practices, I will try my best to fulfill my duties as

The government is dealing with the issue based on the wishes of the families, so we are working on the premise they will stay permanently in Japan,

I think it is wrong for China to say it will not hold a summit meeting just because of a dispute over one issue. If there are problems, it is better to hold talks and develop friendly relations.

will be a cabinet which carries out bold reform.

Japan through cooperation and coordination with South Korea and United States would like to work on the normalization of relations with North Korea,

The premier's action has infringed people's religion freedom,

Using the Japan-U.S. alliance as a basis, it is important that we maintain and develop cooperative relations with our neighboring countries such as China, South Korea, and Russia.

The result was more than I expected, ... The Japanese people said they wanted to keep reform, not stop reform. That was the voice of the people.

It is needless to mention the importance of our relations with South Korea, a country geographically closest to us and a country which shares the same democratic values. I will work to strengthen this relationship,

It is becoming clear that the system that worked in the past may not necessarily be suited to 21st century society.

The purpose of my visit was to sincerely mourn those who gave their lives for their country, abandoning their families against their will, during the course of our country's history since the Meiji Restoration (in 1868),

I will smash the old LDP and forge ahead with a new LDP,

We need to continue cooperation with each country to avoid a repeat ... There is concern about the effects of high oil prices on both the biggest economies and in regions like Southeast Asia.

These ancient and modern ills represent major challenges to us all,

Did you know that the word "tsunami," which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the extent to which Japan has been subject to frequent tsunami disasters in the past.

I do not believe North Korea will trample on the fundamental spirit of our Pyongyang agreement,

In order that the imperial throne be continued into the future in a stable manner, the government will submit a bill to reform the Imperial Household Law in line with recommendations.

the local situation, requests of the Iraqi people and the international situation.

With many issues postponed into the future, the situation has not reached a stage to conduct a sufficient evaluation, and so its performance has to be described as being only halfway along its path.

Our country has caused tremendous damage and pain to the peoples of many countries, especially Asian countries, through colonial rule and invasion. Humbly acknowledging such facts of history, I once again reflect most deeply and offer apologies from my heart as well as express my condolences to all the victims of the last major war both in and out of the country,

I have advocated postal reform for many years. The parliament said it was an absurd argument. The people have said it was the right thing,

Although North Korea's position differs (from Tokyo's), Japan's basic stance remains unchanged to seek sincere responses from the North Korean side to resolve the abduction and nuclear issues,

will further deepen our economic cooperation to strengthen mutual confidence, so that in the future we can sign a peace treaty.

I will decide appropriately, ... I don't think all the other issues with China would get resolved.

The world has changed dramatically over the last 60 years. Asia and Africa, once under the shackles of colonialism, are now significant players in our global community,

We reaffirmed our decision to remain in Japan and wait to be reunited with our families,

I saw the various museum displays including scenes of torture while feeling heartfelt remorse and sorrow over the great pain and suffering inflicted on South Koreans by Japan's colonial rule,

I will make a decision appropriately.

If our coalition takes a majority, I will work as hard as I can until September next year,

We will not be able to reach an agreement in Bonn but there will be another meeting in Morocco in October. Japan will do its utmost so the protocol can be enacted in 2002.

We will never wage war again, ... But we should make it clear that maintaining a force for self-defense is not against the constitution.