"The parliament is the supreme decision-making and legislative body in any democracy. It reflects the collective desires of the citizens and makes laws."

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I once said that it was unacceptable for Japan to remain "an isolated prosperous island." At one time, it might have been all right for Japan to avoid sending any citizens to dangerous areas [even as part of international efforts] and just wish for its own people's happiness. That time is gone.

— Sadako Ogata