There is fear as to whether Japan, reduced to such a predicament, could ever manage to pay reparations to certain designated Allied Powers without shifting the burden upon the other Allied Powers. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
We are determined that our nation shall cease to be a burden on other countries but shall contribute positively to world prosperity, while observing fully the fair trade practices in international commerce. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
We pray that henceforth not only Japan but all mankind may know the blessings of harmony and progress. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
We will not fail your expectations of us as a new nation dedicated to peace, democracy, and freedom. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
The second is that the role of China trade in Japanese economy, important as it is, has often been exaggerated, as proven by our… — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
Almost a century has passed since Japan first entered the world community by concluding a treaty of amity with the United States of America… — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
History offers examples of winning in diplomacy after losing in war. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
We have listened here to the delegates who have recalled the terrible human suffering, and the great material destruction of the late war in… — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
There is fear as to whether Japan, reduced to such a predicament, could ever manage to pay reparations to certain designated Allied Powers without… — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
By perfecting this legislative machinery and by participating in the various international agreements we intend to contribute to the wholesome development of world trade. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
I speak of the old Japan, because out of the ashes of the old Japan there has risen a new Japan. — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
We are determined that our nation shall cease to be a burden on other countries but shall contribute positively to world prosperity, while observing… — Shigeru Yoshida Copy Share Image
