In his speech, Sharon made it clear that he has veered to the left and that he will continue his policies of concessions and withdrawals, |
In order to restore security for Israeli citizens, every home, mother and child in Israel, and to establish a stable and strong government that will unite the nation ... I hereby declare my candidacy. |
In the past, I proved my ability to conduct forceful negotiations with the Palestinians. I laid down a principle which is known to you all -- the principle of reciprocity. They give, they get. If they don't give, they won't get. |
In their memories we will strive for true peace, so that there will be no more mourning parents, |
is not likely to have any positive effect because the real need is a genuine reformation in Palestinian society, and I just don't think that it's going to happen ... by sending people abroad or talking through video conferences. |
Israel is eager to make progress, but we cannot do so alone, |
Israel is outside the dispute, and in any case will take care of defending itself if the need arises. |
Israel needs to do everything to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear threat against it. |
Israel supports the UN Security Council resolution on the Iraqi issue, and values the determination of President Bush in leading the process. |
Israel will not allow residents in the north to be harmed, and will react in the harshest manner, |
It didn't work then and it won't work now. |
It is this kind of attitude that must be at the core at what we seek to achieve, |
It is, in fact, the failure of the Palestinian Authority and of Mr. Arafat to keep the pledge that he gave my predecessor, Mr. Rabin, and that is we give them territory, they give us a pledge to fight terrorism, |
It recently stopped. |
It's a complete fabrication to link this to any harm to any Islamic sites, |