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:
“Man is naturally a political animal.”
—Aristotle (384–322 B.C.)
“One strong wolf cannot defeat a pack of dogs; one strong arm cannot defeat many fists.”
—Chinese proverb.