Political Defeat
The Recruit scandal forced Takeshita to resign in 1989.
Although Takeshita was accused of insider trading and corruption, he was never charged and was able to retain his seat in the Diet until shortly before his death.
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Famous quotes containing the words political and/or defeat:
“My passion strengthens daily to quit political turmoil, and retire into the bosom of my family, the only scene of sincere and pure happiness.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)
“Victory has a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.”
—Galeazzo Ciano (1903–1944)