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Abe Quotes

On the Abe administration and its diplomatic legacy.

Most of these quotes cover the Abe administration's foreign policy — resumed peace treaty talks with Russia and an improved, if paradoxical, relationship with China. See also character quotes.

Since the start of the Abe administration, we resumed peace treaty negotiations with Russia, which had lapsed during the three years of the Democratic Party of Japan administration.

Quotes by Shinzo Abe

It was in the first Abe administration that we started the mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests between Japan and China.

Quotes by Shinzo Abe

I joined the 'Times' in 1972, and I came with the mark of Cain on me because I was clearly against the war. But my editor, Abe Rosenthal, he hired me because he liked stories. He used to come to...

Quotes by Seymour Hersh

The Democrats' drive to defeat Neil Gorsuch is the latest battle in a 50-year war for control of the Supreme Court - a war that began with a conspiracy against Richard Nixon by Chief Justice Earl Warren, Justice Abe Fortas...

Quotes by Pat Buchanan

Battle Quotes

Since the election of Shinzo Abe as the new Japanese prime minister, by reputation a fervent nationalist, relations between Japan and China have paradoxically improved a little.

Quotes by Martin Jacques

I think a lot about something: Abe Rosenthal was once asked what he wanted on his headstone, and he said he wanted it just to say, 'He kept the paper straight.' And I think about that a lot.

Quotes by Jill Abramson

'Barney Miller' was a lot of fun. I'm very fond of Abe Vigoda. Most - a lot of people on that cast - I really liked.

Quotes by James Cromwell

My father was Abe Burrows, who was a Broadway legend. 'Guys and Dolls,' 'How to Succeed,' 'Cactus Flower,' '40 Karats,' 'Can-Can,' 'Happy Hunting,' 'Reclining Figure,' it goes on. He was a legend, and when I was growing up, I was...

Quotes by James Burrows

My feeling about him is that the America that we have today, the freedoms we enjoy and the privileges we have, are really the reflection of Abe Lincoln's convictions, his vision, and his toughness.

Quotes by Gregory Peck

Both Quotes

I found 'The Face Of Another' by Kobo Abe disappointing despite the excellent, gothic premise: a man who's terrible facial scarring leads him to create a perfect mask.

Quotes by Emma Healey

My very favorite costumed character I've played would be Abe Sapien from the 'Hell Boy' movies. I love this guy.

Quotes by Doug Jones

If it wasn't for Abe Lincoln, I'd still be on the open market.

Quotes by Dick Gregory

Among the roles I've played on stage, television and in films were politicos as diverse as Abe Lincoln, Juan Peron, Herman Goering, George Wallace and both Roosevelts.

Quotes by Bob Gunton

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Abe quotes about?
Most of this collection covers Shinzo Abe's time as Japan's prime minister — his administration's diplomacy with China and Russia — with one quote about a different Abe, longtime New York Times editor Abe Rosenthal.
Why do people search for quotes about Abe?
People look for these quotes when discussing Japanese foreign policy, East Asian diplomacy, or, less often, journalism history connected to editor Abe Rosenthal.
What does the Russia quote say about the Abe administration?
One quote notes that peace treaty negotiations with Russia resumed under Abe after lapsing during the prior Democratic Party of Japan administration, marking a shift in diplomatic momentum.
Does this collection mention China relations?
Yes — multiple quotes reference the Abe administration's mutually beneficial relationship with China, noting that ties improved somewhat despite Abe's reputation as a nationalist. See character quotes.
Who was Abe Rosenthal?
He was the New York Times editor referenced in one quote, remembered for hiring reporters, even those against the era's dominant war policy, because he valued good stories above all.

One quote steps outside politics entirely, remembering Abe Rosenthal, the New York Times editor who hired reporters for their stories, not their politics. Related: battle quotes.