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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.

From the point of the view of the nation's power, it was obvious that while we were fighting the Sino-Japanese war, every effort was to be made to avoid adding to our enemies and opening additional fronts.

The Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

I think generally the Japanese players have more intensity in practice but generally I do the same things.

The war has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage.

If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory.

I could never understand how we could put 120,000 Japanese behind a fence in World War II. I remember being bewildered about that.

It makes sense for Japan to pursue a more independent role in the world, following Latin America and others in freeing itself from U.S. domination.