Asahi Shimbun Quotations

The survey paints an image of Japanese high school students being pleasure-seeking, average-seeking and little motivated.

Our fears have come true. To regain our trust, the U.S. must fundamentally review its safety standards.

It is wrong to believe the landslide victory gave a vote of confidence on Koizumi politics.

As a result, the food safety of consumers was treated carelessly, raising questions once more about government responsibility.

It is rare that a new Cabinet shows no clear policy goals, or even what it wants to achieve.

Many people in Japan were concerned whether American meat processors can properly take out risky materials. The concern was proved right so soon. Many consumers are feeling cheated.

The Japanese government had been criticized for prematurely deciding to resume US beef imports under strong US political pressure. As they rushed the decision, food safety for the Japanese public might have been put to danger.

It was the most realistic compromise at that stage. Both dropped their claims and reached a peaceful compromise.

A difference in the level of eagerness decided the outcome.