I wasn't the kind of kid who would get A's without even trying. I had to work to get good grades, but I was very organised about it because I always wanted to do well at everything I did. I'm very competitive.
“Americans appreciate the way our friends around the world are sticking by us, and we all hope for their continued support in what's going to be some very trying times.”
“During the Koizumi administration, I served as the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary as well as the Chief Cabinet Secretary.”