The second is that the role of China trade in Japanese economy, important as it is, has often been exaggerated, as proven by our experience of the pa…

- Shigeru Yoshida

We are determined that our nation shall cease to be a burden on other countries but shall contribute positively to world prosperity, while observing …

- Shigeru Yoshida

Almost a century has passed since Japan first entered the world community by concluding a treaty of amity with the United States of America in 1854.

- Shigeru Yoshida

We have listened here to the delegates who have recalled the terrible human suffering, and the great material destruction of the late war in the Paci…

- Shigeru Yoshida

We will not fail your expectations of us as a new nation dedicated to peace, democracy, and freedom.

- Shigeru Yoshida

By perfecting this legislative machinery and by participating in the various international agreements we intend to contribute to the wholesome develo…

- Shigeru Yoshida

I speak of the old Japan, because out of the ashes of the old Japan there has risen a new Japan.

- Shigeru Yoshida

There is fear as to whether Japan, reduced to such a predicament, could ever manage to pay reparations to certain designated Allied Powers without sh…

- Shigeru Yoshida

We pray that henceforth not only Japan but all mankind may know the blessings of harmony and progress.

- Shigeru Yoshida