Emperor - Responsibility and Cooperation in Post-War Japan
Emperor Hirohito: [stands up. in careful English]
I come to you, General MacArthur, to offer myself as the one to bear sole responsibility. I wish that the punishment will fall on me, not on Japan.
General Douglas MacArthur: [as the Emperor's aide translates]
I appreciate that. Please be seated. This has nothing to do with punishment, Your Majesty. I need your help. So, let's see what we can do to get Japan back on its feet.
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