Seiji Maehara Quotations

I'd like to offer an apology from my heart to party members throughout the country for causing so much trouble.

I am convinced the credibility of the mail is high.

It is my responsibility that the problem was not dealt with immediately.

I think this is an issue that is shrouded in darkness. I would like to pursue this issue thoroughly.

We have obtained information concerning a financial institution.

We have been unable to reach an explanation on the complete authenticity of the e-mail message. I would frankly like to apologize for Nagata having made such assertive questions based on such information.

The people are questioning if the DPJ is really serious about taking the helm of government. (I'll) first gather the party's opinions together and let important issues be argued out in the Diet. That's my fighting stance.

The government put the US-Japan alliance first, ignoring the most important issue: the lives and health of the people.

Prime Minister Koizumi is making comments as if there is no problem but...he cannot escape moral responsibility.

Efforts to reform the United Nations were a complete failure despite making massive investments, and ties with Asia, including China and South Korea, are in tatters.

If the recovery has been built on the illusion of money games like this, then one has to wonder what it is we are seeing that is getting better in the economy.

While having policy debate, we need to hold the race in a way to attract people toward the DPJ.

I am sorry I couldn't complete my term as leader. It is necessary for my staff to resign ... to regain the people's trust.

I will resign as party leader to take full responsibility for troubling the public and party supporters.