"One should be cautious in starting a war, but once begun, it should be carried out thoroughly."

"I consider that the maintenance of peace in the Far East and the establishment of a new order for the welfare of mankind are the basic principles of our foreign policy."

"The thought of the people suffering under the present circumstances causes me great pain. How can I, as a ruler, possibly bear to see my subjects so distressed?"

"Let us dedicate ourselves to building a better future."

"I have always tried to be a constitutional monarch, acting within the bounds of the constitution."