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“A bloc of states is emerging that understands that they may have been wrong to think that Israel is the world's greatest problem.”
“How are fears born? They are born because of differences in tradition and history; they are born because of differences in emotional, political and national circumstances. Because of such differences, people fear they cannot live together.”
“The situation of any leader in the Middle East is not easy.”
“As long as there are no negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel is and will continue to be in a difficult situation.”
“The United States is a superpower whose influence reaches across oceans and beyond borders.”
“I was not interested in being minister of defense or minister of foreign affairs.”
“Don't fall in love with everything that you may have read and everything that you may have heard from any political leader, including myself.”
“I believe that there is no path other than the path of peace.”
“There is no need to get caught up in any apocalyptic prophecies that have no basis in reality.”
“I'm not saying it was wrong to intervene in Kosovo.”
“Politicians are strong to the extent that they are ready to take serious decisions and fight for it.”
“Peace is important for Israel.”
“Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.”
“In Israel, we are sorry for the loss of life of Turkish citizens in May 2010, when Israel confronted a provocative flotilla of ships bound for Gaza. I am sure that the proper way to express these sentiments to the Turkish government and the Turkish people can be found.”
“The values of democracy, brotherhood, and freedom that constitute the building blocks of American society are also shared by Israeli society, together with the faith in man's power and ability to change and influence his surroundings.”
“Merkel is an amazing woman, very experienced in international politics.”
“I have to make sure that I am doing the right thing. I can't afford to make any mistake.”
“When it was not very comfortable, politically, for me, I said things which lots of people didn't like, some of them may have liked. I said my beliefs, my truth, and my convictions, and that's how I am going to continue to do in the future.”
“I love my country more than anything else.”
“I know I'm unpopular.”