Yoshihiko Noda Quotes


With regard to North Korea, between myself and President Obama earlier, with regard to the so-called launch of satellite, the missile launch, we shared the view that it undermines the efforts of the various countries concerned to achieve the resolution through dialogue. - Yoshihiko Noda



When I became prime minister last September, I promised the Japanese people that I would not tolerate the politics of indecision. A propensity to delay difficult and weighty decisions has been hurting our country. It is detrimental to our economy, society and future, and it cannot be allowed to continue. - Yoshihiko Noda



We must draw on the unique strengths of the Japanese economy, seek an open and cooperative approach with our international partners, and intelligently exploit the promise of new growth areas. - Yoshihiko Noda



We cannot overlook his comment. He has to clarify his basis for saying the information was bogus. - Yoshihiko Noda



There's a tendency for the yen to strengthen because it's rated highly, but I don't think that accurately reflects Japan's economic performance. - Yoshihiko Noda



The real reform Japan needs is decisive politics when we face issues that need to be decided. - Yoshihiko Noda