“Accepting such a draft constitution is an extremely grave responsibility,” the prime minister said, “that in all probability will affect our children and grandchildren and later generations. When we announce this draft, some people will applaud and some will remain silent. But deep in their hearts they surely will hold resentment toward us. Looking at things from a broad perspective, however, in the present circumstances there is no other course to take.” Hearing this, cabinet members wept while the prime minister himself brushed away tears.23
