Capability Quote by Fumio Kishida

Japan's own efforts to defend its own country are also effective in defense cooperation with the United States.

— Yoshihide Suga

I think it's necessary to develop policies and protect national interests based on Japan-U.S. relations.

— Yoshihide Suga

Japan is determined to defend its territory, territorial waters and air space.

— Yoshihide Suga

It is important that both Japan and the United States continue to invest very heavily in the alliance to build up our defense.

— Donald Trump

I have to decide Japanese strategy - shall we invade Japan proper or shall we bomb and blockade? That is my hardest decision to…

— Harry S. Truman

The Japanese army is now prepared to use every means within its power to subdue its opponents. The objectives of the Japanese Expeditionary Forces…

— Iwane Matsui

Japan used to beat China routinely in wars. You know that, right? Japan used to beat China, they routinely beat China. Why are we…

— Donald Trump

I do not want to speak about our cooperation with Japan now. Thank God, we have had no such problems there. Nor would we…

— Vladimir Putin

I will not offer my thoughts on what Japan could and should have done, this is none of my business, it is the business…

— Vladimir Putin

In a world that is deepening its mutual interdependence, inward-focused thinking is no longer able to safeguard the peace of Japan. We will fully…

— Shinzo Abe

We are proud of the role our military plays in Japan: defending our allies, ensuring regional peace and stability, and responding to humanitarian catastrophes.

— Ben Rhodes

We face the delicate question of the diplomatic fencing to be done so as to be sure Japan is put into the wrong and…

— Henry L. Stimson