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
countries felt ours pains
The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.
pain museums japan
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,
country pain war
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,.
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,
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,
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.
absurd judged people postal
Some people called postal privatization an absurd idea. But the people judged that it is the right idea,
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,
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.
japan oil
Japan must import most of its oil from abroad. There is much that we can do for each other.
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,