It is my belief that politicians should not be stepping into the realm of history. Rather, politicians should be taking a future-oriented perspective.

- Shinzo Abe

I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.

- Shinzo Abe

The 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 …

- Shinzo Abe

Our predecessors overcame many troubles and much suffering, but each time got back up stronger than before.

- Shinzo Abe

I think it is the responsibility of anyone involved in politics to always think of what Japan can do to contribute more to the peace and stability no…

- Shinzo Abe

The future of Japan's economic growth depends on us having the willpower and the courage to sail without hesitation onto the rough seas of global com…

- Shinzo Abe

In the last five years I used to go to Zen practice once a month, but since I assumed the post of prime minister it's been much harder.

- Shinzo Abe

There isn't anything anybody wants that is for any other reason than that they think they would feel better in having it.

- Shinzo Abe

The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.

- Shinzo Abe