Junichiro Koizumi

Although North Korea's position differs (from Tokyo's), Japan's basic stance remains unchanged ? to seek sincere responses from the North Korean side…

— Junichiro Koizumi

I will set a target for the reduction of (government) employees ... I will implement the reduction of the total personnel costs…

— Junichiro Koizumi

To me, the appeal of opera lies in the fact that a myriad of singers and instruments, each possessed of different qualities…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Did you know that the word 'tsunami,' which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical,

— Junichiro Koizumi

When experts say nuclear power generation is safe and doesn't cost much and this is the only way to go if we…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Using the Japan-U.S. alliance as a basis, it is important that we maintain and develop cooperative relations with our neighboring countries such…

— Junichiro Koizumi

In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly…

— Junichiro Koizumi

I am now being criticized (by the opposition) for being irresponsible for saying `I will not raise the consumption tax rate while…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Did you know that the word sunami, which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the…

— Junichiro Koizumi

After Galileo was convicted (for heresy by the Spanish Inquisition) for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, ... he…

— Junichiro Koizumi

On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session,

— Junichiro Koizumi

The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.

— Junichiro Koizumi

I saw the various museum displays including scenes of torture while feeling heartfelt remorse and sorrow over the great pain and suffering…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Our country has caused tremendous damage and pain to the peoples of many countries, especially Asian countries, through colonial rule and invasion.…

— Junichiro Koizumi

I have advocated postal reform for many years. The parliament said it was an absurd argument. The people have said it was…

— Junichiro Koizumi

This outrageous and vicious act of violence against the United States is unforgivable.

— Junichiro Koizumi