“Ambassador Swanbeck, I have concluded that your treaty is NOT in the...” – Emperor Meiji, The Last Samurai ... Movie Quotes Database

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Emperor Meiji

Ambassador Swanbeck, I have concluded that your treaty is NOT in the best interests of my people.

Ambassador Swanbeck

Sir, if I may...

Emperor Meiji

So sorry, but you may not.

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Emperor Meiji Shichinosuke Nakamura More Emperor Meiji quotes →

Ambassador Swanbeck Scott Wilson

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