Quotes by Minoru Morita

“In ignoring the upper house and trying to gain power beyond parliament by a direct pitch to the people, Koizumi could be a dictator.”

“Nobody can speak against him now. He even ignored the court ruling, to deliver a message that he is a ruler who makes his own decisions.”

“But Mr. Koizumi blew a chance to mend Japans troubled relations with China and South Korea. Im afraid Japans ties with (them) would be dangerously low.”

“He was facing increasing opposition and was standing on very weak ground. So in that sense it was a godsend.”

“Koizumis victory means Japan will now, more than ever, take orders from the United States in its foreign policy -- including keeping troops on in Iraq.”

“Koizumi will not change his tune because he doesnt want to face a major political setback, but this is exactly the kind of attitude that will hurt his leadership because more LDP politicians will distance themselves from him.”