A biography for Ehud Olmerthasn’t been written yet.
“I can tell you that if I'd had an opportunity to meet with King Abdullah of the Saudis - which I have not - he would be very surprised to hear what I have to say.”
“Palestinians want Israel to return back into boundaries, the width of which is 12 km., that can be cut into pieces within minutes.”
“Barack Obama's journey to the White House has impressed and inspired the entire world.”
“The dreadful terrorism perpetrated by Palestinian terrorist organizations has affected thousands of Israeli citizens, has destroyed families, and has tried to disrupt the lives of the citizens of Israel.”
“Dictates are futile, and mutual accusations are nothing but useless word games.”
“We must give up Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem and return to the core of the territory that is the State of Israel prior to 1967, with minor corrections dictated by the reality created since then.”
“I'm entirely free of any suspicions or complaints about the Obama administration. I think the Obama administration is very friendly to Israel. I know a lot of the people in the administration, and they are committed to Israel.”
“As a young politician, I voted against the return of Sinai and peace with Egypt. I was mistaken.”
“The Goldstone Committee was formed in April of 2009, after I was not prime minister. So it was a new political situation.”
“Have I made mistakes in my many years of political activity? Of course! I am sorry and regret them.”
“If the Gaza ceasefire proves stable, Israel will not remain in the Strip.”
“I am focused on what needs to be done for the people of Israel. Period. I do not pity myself and I do not pat myself on the shoulder. I get up in the morning full of energy to fulfill my mission.”
“Terrorist groups and their extremist state sponsors cannot be fought with kid gloves and flowery words of persuasion. As the U.S. has displayed in Afghanistan and in Iraq, only a vigilant and determined campaign of confrontation can deter and obstruct them.”
“The newspapers are always reminding the public that I am an unpopular prime minister.”
“I don't understand this pathetic need for luxuries.”
“Saudi Arabia is the country that in the end will determine the ability of the Arabs to reach a compromise with Israel.”
“Every word I wrote in my book is documented, certified, true, and correct. The truth wins, and that is my picture.”
“What's the logic of investing millions in agriculture if it will not pay off?”
“Terrorist organizations such as Hamas must be shut down.”
“For me, Arik Sharon - I remember his courage and inspiration. I want to remember him the way he really was, not as an aging 80-year-old man living in bed helpless and unconscious.”