"... All that keeps us from being one is the Alps Mountains, but Mr. Mussolini is rapidly moving them so that our naval needs will be as great as any other European nation. We have a ripping coast line.” ... [pt.11]

“Japan, what can you offer to the statistics of nations in regard to coast line?” Mr. Wakatsuki: “Japan is an island and we depend on our navy to keep it an island. Our coast line is exceeded by few and the quality is excelled by none.” ... [pt.12]