27 Quotes by Nobutaka Machimura

We should re-examine our strategy...By looking back at what was good and what was wrong,

we are working on to confirm what happened to him. We will exert maximum effort to have him released safely and as soon as possible, if he was indeed taken hostage or injured gravely.

There have been reports that extraction has already begun, so these talks hold great importance,

We will make efforts to gain understanding through various channels, ... We want to pursue plans for the talks as scheduled.

We will consider seriously what contribution we can make to the ASEAN Development Fund,

But just one word of apology would have been needed for us to live in this human society.

As the only country that has suffered a nuclear attack, strengthening and extending the NPT system is a matter of principle,

The resolution was a clear message representing the international community,

It will be a major reduction. I cannot tell you the number. It will be in the thousands.