Abolishing nuclear weapons is an issue for all humanity, the people, not an issue for hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors),
I want to see more debate on how we can strength this movement, because anyone could be a victim in future,
Our forebears endured discrimination, prejudice and ill health,
Everyone in this room understands the reality of the atomic bombing. But if you take one step outside, people don't,
This is a chance for people to bring their hearts closer" to the issue
It makes me furious that the top of the government believes nuclear weapons are needed. I want to meet him and convince him that his way of thinking is wrong,
I fear that we as humankind are on the path to self-destruction. The only way to stop that is to abolish nuclear,
In Gaza, bleeding children are being held [by their parents]. It’s like in Japan 80 years ago,
Why do people fight each other?… Hurting each other won’t bring anything good,
The logic of deterrence is firmly entrenched in countries that have nuclear weapons,
There is always a possibility of failure. There is also a possibility of inadvertent escalation that can go all the way to the nuclear level,
The international situation is getting progressively worse, and now wars are being waged as countries threaten the use of nuclear weapons,
I will keep up my effort so we can believe that nuclear disarmament is not a dream but a reality.”
I had goose bumps when I heard the announcement,
We must seriously think about the succession of our messages. We must thoroughly hand over from our generation to the future generations,
Nuclear power is incredibly beneficial to the world, but we must be careful not to misuse it,
I believe there are still many prime ministers and leaders in the world who could come (to Japan), and I hope they will make the effort to visit,
As Japanese people, I believe we need to ensure that the same thing doesn't happen again,
I myself am studying education, and I've recently recognised the importance of achieving peace through education,
All nuclear weapons in the world have to be abandoned,