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There are those who say the key to national survival lies in a decisive battle in the homeland. The experiences of the past, however, show that there has always been a discrepancy between plans and performance.
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- Hirohito Excerpt from Racing the Enemy: Stalin, Truman and the Surrender of Japan (February 13, 2012)

There are those who say the key to national survival lies in a decisive battle in the homeland. The experiences of the past, however, show that there has always been a discrepancy between plans and performance.

- Hirohito Excerpt from Racing the Enemy: Stalin, Truman and the Surrender of Japan (February 13, 2012)
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I have given serious thought to the situation prevailing at home and abroad and have concluded that continuing the war can only mean destruction for the nation and prolongation of bloodshed and cruelty in the world. I cannot bear to see my innocent people suffer any longer.

- Hirohito Excerpt from Racing the Enemy: Stalin, Truman and the Surrender of Japan (February 13, 2012)
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How are We to save the millions of Our subjects, or to atone Ourselves before the hallowed spirits of Our Imperial Ancestors? This is the reason why We have ordered the acceptance of the provisions of the Joint Declaration of the Powers.

- Hirohito Excerpt from Imperial Rescript on Surrender (February 13, 2012)
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Despite the best that has been done by everyone the gallant fighting of the military and naval forces, the diligence and assiduity of Our servants of the State, and the devoted service of Our one hundred million people the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, while the general trends of the world have all turned against her interest.

- Hirohito Excerpt from Imperial Rescript on Surrender (February 13, 2012)
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