After Galileo was convicted (for heresy by the Spanish Inquisition) for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, ... he replied, `Still, the Earth is moving.' Junichiro Koizumi More Quotes by Junichiro Koizumi More Quotes From 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 want to stop relying on coal, well, we believe them. But they've been lying to us for years. And the point is, we've never really known anything about nuclear power generation. We had little interest in it before 3/11, and we certainly had no idea how difficult it is to control nuclear energy. Junichiro Koizumi believelyingyears Did you know that the word 'tsunami,' which is now being used worldwide, is a Japanese word? This is indicative of the extent to which Japan has been subject to frequent tsunami disasters in the past. Junichiro Koizumi disasterjapanpast In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of Asian nations. Junichiro Koizumi japancountrypast To me, the appeal of opera lies in the fact that a myriad of singers and instruments, each possessed of different qualities of voice and sound, against the backdrop of a grand stage and beautiful costumes, come together in one complete and impressive drama. Junichiro Koizumi beautifuldramalying This outrageous and vicious act of violence against the United States is unforgivable. Junichiro Koizumi september-11united-statesviolence 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, South Korea, and Russia. Junichiro Koizumi japanrussiacountry I saw the various museum displays including scenes of torture while feeling heartfelt remorse and sorrow over the great pain and suffering inflicted on South Koreans by Japan's colonial rule. Junichiro Koizumi japanpainmuseums On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session. Junichiro Koizumi reformsupportstrong 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 be simply a matter of being irresponsible. He will be criticized for raising the tax. Junichiro Koizumi officematterdoe Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical. Junichiro Koizumi absurdlogicallong I have advocated postal reform for many years. The parliament said it was an absurd argument. The people have said it was the right thing. Junichiro Koizumi reformpeopleyears 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 targetcostgovernment 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 the abduction and nuclear issues. Junichiro Koizumi koreajapanissues Our country has caused tremendous damage and pain to the peoples of many countries, especially Asian countries, through colonial rule and invasion. Humbly acknowledging such facts of history, I once again reflect most deeply and offer apologies from my heart as well as express my condolences to all the victims of the last major war both in and out of the country,. Junichiro Koizumi painwarcountry In politics there are so many issues, sometimes boring. On tackling such a big-scale issue like climate change, it's got to be fun, it's got to be cool. It's got to be sexy too, we are committed to realizing a decarbonised society, and we are ready to contribute as a more powerful country in the fight against climate change. Junichiro Koizumi environment I want to realize a society, a country, with no fear about the nuclear crisis, but it isn't easy, it's a complicated issue. But I'll try my best to reduce the nuclear power in the future. Junichiro Koizumi environment We haven't taken the strong action and powerful leadership since then, but from now on, from today, we want to do more. Junichiro Koizumi environment I would like to study how we will scrap them, not how to retain them. Junichiro Koizumi world The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well. Junichiro Koizumi wellnothingowndisaster No one at the environment ministry disagrees that the economy is important. We just would like to behave in a way that ensures the environment will never be left behind. Junichiro Koizumi
