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.

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.'

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The joy you feel when you become a small life particle sun and share its brightness and warmth with those around you is indescribably great.

We live what we create. We create what we live.

...above all, do not fret until you know that you really have a cause for it.

I once asked Barbara Stanwyck the secret of acting. She said: 'Just be truthful - and if you can fake that, you've got it made'.

Ive had the most wonderful life.

Growing up on a dairy farm, you certainly learn discipline and a commitment to purpose.

Love is, without question life's greatest experience.

Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path.

Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!

Political statements are usually more direct, and it works with the upbeat music as well, for some reason, the directness of your statements.