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… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
Although North Korea's position differs (from Tokyo's), Japan's basic stance remains unchanged ? to seek sincere responses from the North Korean side to resolve… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
I will set a target for the reduction of (government) employees ... I will implement the reduction of the total personnel costs of the employees. — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
To me, the appeal of opera lies in the fact that a myriad of singers and instruments, each possessed of different qualities of voice… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
Did you know that the word 'tsunami,' which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the extent to… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical, — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
When experts say nuclear power generation is safe and doesn't cost much and this is the only way to go if we want to… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
Using the Japan-U.S. alliance as a basis, it is important that we maintain and develop cooperative relations with our neighboring countries such as China,… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
I am now being criticized (by the opposition) for being irresponsible for saying 'I will not raise the consumption tax rate while I am… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
Did you know that the word sunami, which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the extent to… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
After Galileo was convicted (for heresy by the Spanish Inquisition) for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, ... he replied, 'Still,… — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session, — Junichiro Koizumi Copy Share Image
