The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 2 months ago

Yukio Hatoyama officially named Japanese PM

Mr Hatoyama, 62, became Japan's 60th prime minister and replaced Taro Aso, of the Liberal Democratic Party, in a vote of the upper and lower houses of the Diet. Full Article at The Telegraph

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Related Quotes

  1. I voted for the DPJ this time because they say they are going to raise the minimum wage and protect jobs
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 months ago
  2. People and employment problems _ these are urgent needs
    SOURCE: Taiwan News 2 months ago
  3. I'm thrilled with the joy of creating history, and at the same time I feel the very grave responsibility for creating history
    – Yukio Hatoyama (politician) SOURCE: Times of India 2 months ago
  4. I want the people to feel that their pocketbook situation is improving, even a little, as soon as possible
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  1. Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama listens to a reporter's question at his official residence in Tokyo November 25, 2009.
  2. RICHMOND, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Ai Miyazato of Japan hits her tee shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex at the Houstonian Golf and Country Club on November 23, 2009 in Richmond, Texas.
  3. Sadakazu Tanigaki, one of three candidates for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election scheduled on Sept. 28 speaks during a press conference with two others at the party headquarters in Tokyo, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009.
  4. TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 15: (JAPANESE Prime Minister Taro Aso (C) attends the final cabinet meeting at Aso's official residence on September 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  5. TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 14: (JAPANESE Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) President and incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) and outgoing Prime Minister Taro Aso hold a meeting at the Diet building on September 14, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Cast of Characters

  1. Yukio Hatoyama (politician)
  2. Barack Obama Barack Obama
  3. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives
  4. Katsuya Okada
  5. Liberal Democrats
  6. U.S. Democratic Party U.S. Democratic Party