A war minister is able to force the adoption of any measure desired by the Camp or to block any measure that meets his disapproval.

A war minister is able to force the adoption of any measure desired by the Camp or to block any measure that meets his disapproval.

Let the League of Nations say whatever it pleases, let America offer whatever interference, let China decry Japan's action at the top of her voice, but Japan must adhere to her course unswervingly.

According to our belief, Japan was founded by the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami, who is revered by the entire nation for her all-pervading virtue, and from whom our Imperial House is descended.

It is Japan's mission to be supreme in Asia, the South Seas and eventually the four corners of the world.

If we have a thousand bamboo spears, there's nothing to worry about a war with the Soviet Union.

We have no hesitation in declaring that we are a military nation- in the cause of Kodo and the highest morality.