"I pray for the souls of all those who lost their lives in the war."

"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."

"I believe that the Japanese people have the strength to overcome any difficulties."

"The wounds of war are deep, but we must heal them with peace."

"I hope that our nation will continue to prosper and contribute to the world."