The Emperor of Japan, Hirhito

At two a m on august tenth, the day after russia's declaration of war and the nagasaki bombing, deep under the streets of tokio, sazuki did the unprecedented. He stood up in the humid room said, i believe that everyone has fully expressed his opinion, but i regret that we did not come to an agreement. As it is a matter of great importance, there is no way left but to rely on the decision of his imperial majesty. The only visible reaction in the room was an immediate stiffening in posture and sharp attention to the man at the head of the long table. Hirhito rose. I agree with the foreign minister's plan.