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“[Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s] achievements as a political leader are well-established, going back to the rebuilding period of postwar Japan. In the modern era, he has greatly enhanced Japan’s standing in the international community, and in doing so, he has left a legacy of goodness and greatness that will never be forgotten.”
"In fact, I feel like my dream already has come true as I gaze upon this historic scene, where people of different nationalities and skin colors have come together as one for the sole reason of being youth, in order to hold discussions and help one another to achieve our common vision."
"But the final point is you represent a unique global community that cares about this region and this is just the tip of the iceberg, as you know."
"Detention is a crime. In no case should detention be condoned."
"I think it’s a transitional moment, without a doubt. It’s a critical moment for us to unite, face the truth, and move forward courageously."
"I say all this because we recognize the importance of strong, solid leadership that is dedicated to protecting religious leaders and freedom and liberties."
"Since than there were a lot of cases in which people were forced to convert while in detention, and the Church rescued them by submitting a habeas corpus claim to the court."
"It is the nature of a totalitarian system that it can have no rivals and therefore must destroy any alternative center of power."
"Nations that have totalitarianism, nations that want to be aggressors around the world, are the very same nations that are aggressive against their own people."
"It is a slippery slope. Intolerance may seem less severe than persecution, but—as it happens with a small ball rolling down an inclined plane—either we stop the fall at its first stage or it will be too late."
“The answer to the paradox of a rich continent against a poor population hangs on the morality and integrity of its leaders.”
“The way to achieve peace and prosperity in Africa is to bring back our Creator as the Heavenly Parent in everything that we do.”