* President Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
* General George C. Marshall: "The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a complete surprise. We had no warning of the attack and were caught completely off guard. The damage to our fleet was extensive, and we lost many ships and men."
* Admiral Husband E. Kimmel: "I am still unable to understand why the Japanese attacked us at Pearl Harbor. We had no provocation, and we were at peace with Japan."
Japan
* Emperor Hirohito: "We have declared war on the United States and the British Empire. This is a grave moment in our history, and we must all be prepared to make sacrifices for the sake of our country."
* Prime Minister Hideki Tojo: "The attack on Pearl Harbor was a necessary step in our quest for a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. The United States was standing in our way, and we had to take action."
* Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto: "I am not sure that we have made a wise decision by attacking Pearl Harbor. The Americans will be angry and will fight back with all their might."
Other Countries
* Great Britain: "We stand with the United States in their time of need. The attack on Pearl Harbor was an act of aggression, and we will not tolerate such behavior from Japan."
* Soviet Union: "The attack on Pearl Harbor is a tragedy, and we offer our deepest condolences to the American people. We hope that the United States and Japan can find a peaceful resolution to this conflict."
* Germany: "The attack on Pearl Harbor is a welcome development for us. It will weaken the United States and make them less likely to interfere with our plans in Europe."