“‘The German Weimar constitution changed, without being noticed, to the Nazi German constitution. Why don’t we learn from their tactics?’ Days later, Aso insisted he had been misunderstood and that he was not praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s political prowess, but rather saying constitutional reform should be not be influenced by media criticism or animosity from Japan’s neighbours. Aso is known for his sometimes clumsy and uncomfortable remarks, including saying earlier this year that elderly people should ‘hurry up and die’ to avoid taxing the country’s medical system.”
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