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“It has been believed for a long time in Japan that things such as the constitution can never be changed. I say we should change our constitution now. The U.S. has amended its constitution six times, but Japan has done it zero times.” quote by Shinzo Abe
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“It has been believed for a long time in Japan that things such as the constitution can never be changed. I say we should change our constitution now. The U.S. has amended its constitution six times, but Japan has done it zero times.”

Shinzo Abe

About This Quote

Source Speech: Policy Address, Japan, 2015

Japan should consider constitutional amendment, noting other nations have successfully changed theirs.

In simple terms: Japan can change its constitution like other countries.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for constitutional reform.

Themes

politics reform national identity

Mood

cautious determined

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • parliamentary debates
  • public referendums
  • legal reforms

Key Concepts

constitutional law comparative politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the risks of changing the constitution?
  • How can public consensus be built?
A Different Perspective

Amendments may face strong cultural resistance.

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