Japanese politician & Prime Minister (1954- )
In the last five years I used to go to Zen practice once a month, but since I assumed the post of prime minister it's been much harder.
SHINZO ABE
Huffington Post, May 9, 2013
A win for the American economy is a win for the Japanese economy.
SHINZO ABE
interview, Japan Forward, January 5, 2017
the sluggish economy is creating a situation where the young people in Japan cannot cherish their desires or have prospects for their future. Also, the decline in Japan's economic capability is resulting in a declining presence for Japan's foreign policy as well. Accordingly, the duties and mission that I must fulfill are pretty clear: namely, to regain a strong and robust economy, and also to restore Japan's strong foreign policy capability.
SHINZO ABE
Washington Post, Feb. 20, 2013
If you want to recruit good human resources, you really have to improve the wage conditions or fail to hire anyone suitable.
SHINZO ABE
interview, CNBC, May 16, 2017
I paid a visit to Yasukuni Shrine to pray for the souls of those who had fought for the country and made ultimate sacrifices. I have made a pledge never to wage war again, that we must build a world that is free from the sufferings of the devastation of war.
SHINZO ABE
Time Magazine, Apr. 28, 2014
For China to continue to enjoy economic prosperity, it needs to foster trusting international relationships, not tensions ... and it is important for China to understand this.
SHINZO ABE
Reuters, Jan. 26, 2014
Because there is a problem that exists, the doors for communication between the two nations should not be closed. Japan always keeps our door for communication open. I'd like China to take the same attitude.
SHINZO ABE
Time Magazine, Apr. 28, 2014