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Japan would take action in a decisive form if she had the feeling that otherwise she would lose a chance which could only occur once in a thousand ye… - Yōsuke Matsuoka
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About Yōsuke Matsuoka
(松岡 洋右, Matsuoka Yōsuke; March 4, 1880 – June 27, 1946) was a Japanese diplomat and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire of Japan during the early stages of World War II. He is best known for his defiant speech at the League of Nations in February 1933, ending Japan's participation in the organization. He was also one of the architects of the Tripartite Pact and the Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact in the years immediately prior to the outbreak of war.
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Matsuoka Yōsuke
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Yosuke Matsuoka
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Yousuke Matsuoka
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Would the American people agree to such control of the Panama Canal Zone; would the British permit it over Egypt? The Japanese people will oppose any such attempt in Manchuria. I beg of this body to realize the facts and see a vision of the future. I earnestly beg of you to deal with us on our terms, to give us your confidence. To deny us this appeal will be a mistake. I ask you not to adopt this report.
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