"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."

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Source : "Naoto Kan: 'Japan has lost its vigor'". www.cnn.com. November 17, 2010.

Naoto Kan

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“I really do like working very closely with a director and developing characters.”

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“You don't necessarily go in to talk to the person to try to find some secret key to the lock.”
“Let us stand a little taller, if you don't, you will never strengthen yourself”
“I'm constantly playing this game in my head where I'm thinking, 'Can this quote be pared down and misinterpreted?' It doesn't matter what outlet I'm talking to and how comprehensive the interview is, because I have to think in terms of, 'Right, but 'People' magazine could just take this one quote and take it out of context.'”
“[On journalists:] ... however lyingly libellous they may be: nobody can seriously hurt the reputation of a Great person. If he is hurt: he is not Great. They can but scratch at his skin with their mice nails.”
“Don't let go too soon, but don't hold on too long.”
“Even though Christmas can be a lot of work, we all know the bustle is worth the bother.”
“I'm religiously celibate except in LA, NOLA, FLA, because there is certainly no God in any of those places. So unless you live in one of those places I'm really no good to you.”

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