I am marrying her because I love her. |
In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated, |
In view of history, I sincerely wish the ravages of war will never be repeated. With all the Japanese public, I mourn for those who perished in battles and lost their lives in the horrors of war, |
It truly saddens me, however, that the relationship so nurtured between our two countries should have been marred by the Second World War. The Empress and I can never forget the many kinds of suffering so many people have undergone because of that war. At the thought of the scars of war that they bear, our hearts are filled with deep sorrow and pain. |
Today, throughout the world, all manner of confrontations give rise to unending conflicts in which many lives are lost. |