"The bonds of friendship between nations are essential for peace."

"I cannot truly express my joy at seeing the people's faces, especially those of the children. This is the first time I have been able to experience such a thing."

"The future belongs to those who strive for peace and understanding."

"The war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, while the general trends of the world have all turned against her interest."

"It was not clear to me that our course was unjustified. Even now I am not sure how historians will allocate the responsibility for the war."