Naoto Kan Professions : Former Prime Minister of Japan Born : October 10, 1946 Browse All Authors Top 20 quotes by Naoto Kan The current situation of the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear plants is in a way the most severe crisis in the 65 years since World War II. Naoto Kan earthquakes war years If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem it is impossible to solve it. Naoto Kan causes problem impossible China has become a major presence for most countries around the world but notably for its neighboring countries in Asia. So I think it is a common position for Japan and its Asian neighbors that we certainly would strive to maintain as much as possible friendly relations with China. Naoto Kan japan country thinking When the world has 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 nuclear plants, can we call that a safe world? I think we need to properly have this debate. Naoto Kan nuclear needs thinking The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power. Naoto Kan nuclear zero energy So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor, it feels very much closed in for various reasons. Naoto Kan vigor japan country It is possible for Japan to become the model of a society that does not rely on nuclear power. Naoto Kan nuclear japan doe In fact, the Senkaku Islands are... inherent territory of Japan that is recognized in our history and also by international law. Naoto Kan japan law islands While many technological measures can be taken to secure safety at nuclear power plants, such measures on their own cannot cover great risks. Naoto Kan safety risk taken I wouldn't call myself anti-nuclear. I seek a society non-reliant on nuclear energy, a society that can do without nuclear energy, and Japan can prove a role model. It’s possible. Naoto Kan nuclear I believe in any country, matters that relate to its territory would, of course, provoke strong sentiments amongst the people of that country. Naoto Kan strong believe country After the Second World War, people in Japan no longer died for their country, and even that expression was no longer used. Naoto Kan expression war country In Japan, the average age of agricultural workers is 65.8. When the aging of its population is accelerating so rapidly, it will be very difficult to sustain the sector whether we liberalize trade or not. Naoto Kan population japan average This quake, tsunami and the nuclear accident are the biggest crises for Japan [in decades] ... We will continue to handle it in a state of maximum alert. Naoto Kan nuclear japan states Nuclear arms and atomic power represent a technology in which coexistence with man is extremely difficult. Naoto Kan nuclear technology men The trend in the world right now is - not just in developed countries, but in developing countries including China and India - there is a movement to build more and more nuclear plants. Naoto Kan nuclear india country The question arises whether private companies can bear responsibility when considering the large risks involved with nuclear business. Naoto Kan bear risks business responsibility I will carry on the torch of reviving Japan that the Democratic Party received from the people. Naoto Kan torch will party people I am advocating a weak yen to a certain extent. Naoto Kan am i-am certain weak I tend to agree with many aspects of President Obama's policies. Naoto Kan policies many agree president Similar Authors Eisaku Sato former-prime-minister-of-japan Junichiro Koizumi former-prime-minister-of-japan Shigeru Yoshida former-prime-minister-of-japan Yoshiro Mori former-prime-minister-of-japan Yoshihiko Noda former-prime-minister-of-japan All Authors
