Quotes of the Day

Hiroshima ruins
Tuesday, Jul. 03, 2007

Open quoteI understand that the bombing ended the war, and I think that it couldn't be helped.Close quote

  • Japan's Defense Minister FUMIO KYUMA
  • about America's nuclear attack on Japan during WWII. The comment caused a public outcry and Kyuma was forced to resign July 2nd, three days after saying it
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