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
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,
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This incident in the United States is extremely cowardly and is beyond what any words can describe.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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,
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This outrageous and vicious act of violence against the United States is unforgivable.
beautiful drama lying
To me, the appeal of opera lies in the fact that a myriad of singers and instruments, each possessed of different qualities of voice and sound, against the backdrop of a grand stage and beautiful costumes, come together in one complete and impressive drama.
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,
strong support bills
On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session,
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.'
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Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical,
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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,
government cost target
I will set a target for the reduction of (government) employees ... I will implement the reduction of the total personnel costs of the employees.