"Moving forward step by step despite anunpretentious appearance" (Posted on April 24) "... it is not in my nature toirresponsibly initiate something that is difficult to bring to fruition or gofor a performance that is nothing more than for show, and these are certainlynot things one should seek to do. It will be impossible to remove the mistrustin politics unless we bring about, one by one, policies that should rightfullybe promoted, without putting them off. This is something that I have beenstating consistently until now." * Read the rest http://nodasblog.kantei.go.jp/2012/04/120424-1.html ============================================================= Prime Minister NODA's KEYWORDS The desire to commit oneself to thepeople" (Posted on April 24) "There is an expression 'oyakushoshigoto,' meaning 'bureaucratic red tape.'" * Read the rest http://nodasblog.kantei.go.jp/2012/04/120424.html -------------------------------------------------------------------"In order to create a society thatpossesses conviction" (Posted on April 19) "As I am always saying, I want to create asociety in which the people believe that tomorrow will be better than today. Iwant to create a society that possesses conviction for this and that really feelsthat this is true." * Read the rest http://nodasblog.kantei.go.jp/2012/04/120419.html "Prime Minister NODA's BLOG" E-mail Service (December 28, 2011) "From an age of banding together to toss people aloft to an age of piggyback rides" (Posted on December 14) "When the manager of a victorious pro baseball team is lofted into the air in celebration, it's everyone helping to put that one manager aloft." "A prized Ultraman figurine" (Posted on December 9) "There is one episode which I shall never forget." "Japan's foremost weapon" (Posted on December 7) "I consider Japan's foremost weapon to be our human resources." "Prime Minister NODA's BLOG" E-mail Service (December 26, 2011) "Undertaking the actions we call on others to take" (Posted on December 15) "First and foremost must be the principle of Diet members themselves first undertaking the actions they call on others to take. The DPJ must expend more of our muscle tackling the issue of reducing the number of seats in the Diet, taking the initiative to ensure passage at an early time within next year's ordinary Diet session." "Prime Minister NODA's BLOG" E-mail Service (December 20, 2011) "Forever remembering the bonds with the world " (Posted on December 2) "I have been deeply moved by the strong feelings of compassion shown by people the world over toward Japan." "What the Hayabusa space probe brought back" (Posted on November 30) "That capsule that Hayabusa brought back after overcoming a variety of difficulties held not just particles." "The buds of hope emerging in the disaster-stricken areas" (Posted on November 25) "The spirit of caring about others amidst great difficulties is noble Japanese ethos worthy of pride at a global level." "The Pride of Japan" (Posted on November 24) "I myself am the son of a member of the SDF." "Prime Minister NODA's BLOG" E-mail Service (December 12, 2011) "Striving to become the Hanasaka Souri" (Posted on November 9) "After I delivered that policy speech, a message of encouragement arrived from Ms. Ohgoe herself, saying, 'Sowing seeds of hope to make the flowers bloom, you are the Hanasaka Souri!' ('The