Shinzo Abe : (4)

" When President Obama visited Japan, we were able to confirm that our alliance is playing a leading role in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous Asia-Pacific. " - Shinzo Abe

" The visits Prime Minister Koizumi made to the Yasukuni Shrine, I believe, had nothing to do with approval ratings. He paid respects at the Yasukuni Shrine to pay respects to the people of Japan who fought and lost their lives for the country and to pray for the peace of their souls. " - Shinzo Abe

" In Japan, usually, once you become prime minister, you do not have a second chance. " - Shinzo Abe

" I believe it is important that we Japanese write a constitution for ourselves that would reflect the shape of the country we consider desirable in the 21st century. " - Shinzo Abe