I know quite a few things about that. I just got a long memo and am working on it. It's best that we not say much about that. |
I know we have thousands of problems on the public agenda, ... (But) nothing is more important in my view than that supreme mission -- to strengthen the security of Israel by putting an end to the 100-year conflict in the Middle East. |
I promise you, we will need it, |
I see myself as (Rabin's) follower and the one to continue his legacy, |
I see myself as (Rabin's) follower and the one to continue his legacy. |
I stand my ground, look reality in the eye, remove the mask from (Palestinian President Yasser) Arafat , remove the filters from the eyes of Israelis and I am ready to weigh ground-breaking ideas (for peace). |
I still believe that Mr. Assad is a strong and reliable leader, ... He is the Syrian leader with whom a comprehensive peace could be started. |
I suggest to everyone that you look less at gestures and more at action on the ground, ... Everything will be examined according to how it is implemented, both in terms of what the Palestinians do and also as far as our own actions. |
I swear to be true to the state of Israel and its laws, |
I tell you, Yitzhak, that you are fallen dead but your spirit and will are stronger than ever, ... So today I pledge to you, to all our neighbors, and to the whole world, to travel the course you charted and to finish the journey you have led towards security and peace in the Middle East. |
I think I can say, your Holiness, that your coming here today ... is a climax of this historic journey of healing, |
I think that the United States can contribute to the process more as a facilitator than as a kind of policeman, judge and arbitrator, |
I want to tell you that even though there were also mistakes in our way, and we will correct them, I am positive it was not a mistake to go on the path of peace, |
I will...sign the agreement only if I'm convinced it strengthens Israel and its future, ... Such an agreement, I'm sure, will be approved and endorsed by an overwhelming majority of the Israeli people... |
I'm confident that President-elect Bush, whom I know and respect, will continue together with us in consolidating these ties, |