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
avoid biggest both concern continue cooperation country economies effects high oil prices regions repeat southeast
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.
appealed attack community country eradicate global nuclear
As the only country that has experienced a nuclear attack ... we have appealed to the global community to eradicate nuclear weapons.
areas country forward move order reforms regulation since structural took
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,
postal priority system
My first priority will be postal system reform,
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.
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,
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.
absurd judged people postal
Some people called postal privatization an absurd idea. But the people judged that it is the right idea,
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,
countries felt ours pains
The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.
active japanese major played political politics reforms role stays sure system
He had played a major role in post-war Japanese politics and was active in political reforms to make sure that Japan's parliamentary system stays vital,