To serve as prime minister while being too mindful of the approval rating is like serving as a prime minister on a roller coaster. What is important, I believe, is that I really act on promises that I make and leave results. Leave a track record and show that to the Japanese public, who will, at the end of the day, I hope, appreciate it.
Shinzo AbeIt is important to explain fully to the local areas with sincerity. We will also think, of course, about the development promotion of the communities.
Shinzo AbeThe 20th century was a century in which human rights were infringed upon in numerous parts of the world, and Japan also bears responsibility in that regard. I believe that we have to look at our own history with humility and think about our responsibility.
Shinzo AbeThere isn't anything anybody wants that is for any other reason than that they think they would feel better in having it.
Shinzo Abe