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Yukio Hatoyama formally elected Japanese prime minister

The Japanese Parliament convened on Wednesday for a special session to formally elect Hatoyama. The former Prime Minister, Taro Aso, and his cabinet had earlier resigned. "I .. felt a strong sense of responsibility..." Full Article at Wikinews

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  1. The moment I was elected prime minister, I trembled deeply when I realised that Japanese history was changing. I also felt a strong sense of responsibility knowing that I must lead the change of this country to one where the people are sovereign.
    – Yukio Hatoyama (politician) SOURCE: Wikinews 2 months ago
  2. With the new Japanese government we will be building a stronger relationship between our countries on a firm foundation
    Kevin Rudd – Kevin Rudd SOURCE: The Age 2 months ago
  3. Our relationship with Japan is of key importance to both nations
    Kevin Rudd – Kevin Rudd SOURCE: The Age 2 months ago
  4. Even though the DPJ has always attached great importance to ties with China, it is almost inevitable that someone in Japan will use sensitive issues to hurt the bilateral ties when the DPJ is in power ... Hatoyama's government should hold back before trying to deal with those sensitive issues.
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 2 months ago
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