But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.
You are born to your position, ... What do you know of struggle, of triumph?
Do not speak to me of law. Not after what you have told me.
Your Excellency, I am aware of my responsibilities,
Our hour has come, ... We are a small island nation, placed by the gods beside a growing Chinese giant. We must have oil.
You carry a very heavy burden, Prime Minister. You carry the hopes and dreams of every Japanese alive today and those of our honored ancestors. You literally carry Japan upon your back.
Ignore it. No answer is necessary, Your Excellency. The president does not know his place.
If you will give me a copy of the letter, I will have the foreign minister prepare a reply.
Your Highness, we are at a critical juncture in our nation's history. The disruption of our oil supply was the final straw. It wrecked the economy. Japan is in ruins; millions are out of work. We must repair the damage and ensure it never happens again.
You reign, I rule. That is the Japanese way.
