When we arrived in Japan in 1988, we were not prepared for the overwhelming support shown to us.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I can't tell you how important it was for us to be successful in japan.
The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.
Therefore, if one were to consider that there was virtually no possibility of success through the US-Japan negotiations, the military and economic pressures would only force Japan into further crisis if time were allowed to pass in vain.
Despite Japan's desires and efforts, unfortunate differences in the ways that Japan, England, the United States, and China understood circumstances, together with misunderstandings of attitudes, made it impossible for the parties to agree.
Five years ago, people were crying and feeling the Japanese were about to take over the Earth. I don't hear that kind of talk anymore.
Japan is dealing us a dead hand. For two years we have watched the Japanese drag their feet and we can't let them continue to slam the door in our faces.
It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me.
I couldn't achieve the American dream in Japan.
When I came to office, in terms of diplomacy and national security, as well as the economy, Japan was in a very severe situation.
The recipe to an unhappy life in Japan is to want to be Japanese if you are not. Anyone who wants to penetrate the country is setting themselves up for tears and disappointment.