Katsuya Okada Quotations

For the first time in the postwar period we will openly go head-to-head in elections and we aim ... to take power. The moment is coming when Japan's democracy will be tested.

I resign from the head of the party. I would like the party to select a new leader without any delay. Our message did not reach people. I regret that.

If you make your voting decision based only on the postal privatization, it would mean (Koizumi) would exploit it and would say the public entrusted him with all other decisions as well.

Our policies weren't wrong, but I have to reflect on the fact they did not get across.

True reform can only happen with a change in government.

I think our party members staked (the party's future) on the Maehara's youth and ability ... It is utterly necessary for each DPJ lawmaker and other rank-and-file members to back the new leader and stick together.

The overall situation has now become clear ... the DPJ has suffered a great setback.

The fact that you, as secretary general of a political party, made remarks contrary to the fact in a forum such as a news conference can mislead the public and is very regrettable. I strongly protest and demand that (you) retract the remark and apologize.

We did not expect this. I don't think our policies were wrong, but we must reconsider our tactics.

Koizumi speaks as if everything will be rosy for Japan if only these bills are passed,