"I made efforts to swallow tears and to protect the species of the Japanese nation."

"Indeed, we declared war on America and Britain out of our sincere desire to ensure Japan's self-preservation and the stabilization of East Asia, it being far from our thought either to infringe upon t…"

"I deeply regret that I could not have done more to prevent the tragedy."

"It is my earnest desire that the world may enjoy lasting peace."

"I trust in the wisdom of the Japanese people."