Changed Quote by Shinzo Abe
“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.”
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.
Advocate for constitutional reform.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debates
- public referendums
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of changing the constitution?
- How can public consensus be built?
Amendments may face strong cultural resistance.