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

"I am deeply concerned about the rise of militarism in any form."

"It was not clear to me that our course was unjustified."

"I regret the outbreak of the war and the suffering it caused. I wish that such a thing had not happened."

"I am deeply grieved by the many sacrifices and sufferings that have been inflicted upon the peoples of Asia during the war."