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“We invite people working for peace to span generations and national boundaries, and gather together to communicate. Let us firmly join hands and foster an even stronger network for nuclear abolition and peace.”

Quote by Iccho Itoh

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Iccho Itoh was a notable Japanese political figure. Born on August 23, 1945, he served as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan. Itoh was recognized for his contributions to the fields of education and labor, and his role in the Democratic Party of Japan. He passed away on April 18, 2007. more

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