Junichiro Koizumi
Junichiro Koizumi
Junichirō Koizumiis a Japanese politician who was the 87th Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006. He retired from politics when his term in parliament ended in 2009, and was the fifth longest serving prime minister in the history of Japan...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth8 January 1942
CountryJapan
maintain postal
I will try to maintain the postal network, which is people's important assets, and see to it that no inconvenience will ensue,
hire older people
I think many older people like me will really suffer. I'd like to hire them, but unfortunately we're not doing so well lately.
improve japan positions respect ties understand wisdom
I would like to come up with wisdom to find a way to understand and respect each other's positions so as to improve ties between Japan and China.
address concerns guarantee north properly pursue realize solution
We need to pursue a comprehensive solution to resolving the problem, and to realize this, there is a need to properly address North Korea's concerns for a guarantee of security,
continue countries dialogue extremely including issues ties views
Ties with the two countries are extremely important ... We will continue to have dialogue including on issues where our views differ,
china decide issues
I will decide appropriately, ... I don't think all the other issues with China would get resolved.
certainly fiscal hear local next opinions realize reform
I will hear the opinions of local governments sincerely. I will certainly realize the reform by next fiscal year.
accept committed japanese people postal realize voice
I will solemnly accept the voice of the Japanese people and will be committed to realize postal privatization,
japan oil
Japan must import most of its oil from abroad. There is much that we can do for each other.
activities defense forces highly indian mission overseas regarded self
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,
discuss environmental time
I am not disappointed in the president's position. (He) is enthusiastic about environmental issues, and there is still time to discuss this issue.
moving earth sun
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.'
office doe matter
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.
strong support bills
On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session,