"The world is interconnected, and we must all strive for peace."

"I deeply regret that my country's actions caused such immense suffering to the peoples of the world."

"It is our intention to bear the unbearable and endure the unendurable."

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

"Moreover, the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb, the power of which to do damage is, indeed, incalculable, taking the toll of many innocent lives. Should we continue to fight, not on…"