Junichiro Koizumi Quotes:- Junichiro Koizumi (Born: 8 January 1942 (age 77 years) is a Japanese politician, who was the 56th Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006.
He retired from politics when his term in parliament ended in 2009 and is the sixth longest-serving PM in Japanese history.
Inspirational Junichiro Koizumi Quotes
“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
“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
“The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.”-Junichiro Koizumi
“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
“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
“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
“This outrageous and vicious act of violence against the United States is unforgivable.”-Junichiro Koizumi
“On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session.”-Junichiro Koizumi
“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
