I think that this finished pretty well in comparison to our concerns, |
I think there is a heavy U.S. pressure on the Egyptians and the Palestinians on this issue, |
I think we must make every effort to reduce the pain and the suffering that exists, ... And I believe, in complete faith, that my plan is the only plan, with which, with the help of God, we can get to peace. This plan will lead to less casualties, less losses and less suffering. |
I thought we could reach a period of respite before a cease-fire, ... But this is a war situation we are experiencing now and negotiations for a cease-fire will take place under fire. |
I told him [Cheney] that I think that I should be allowed to speak in front of the summit and explain Israel's positions and plans because, at the end of the day, without Israel, there is no possibility to lead any peace plan, |
I understand the feelings, the pain and the cries of those who object, ... However, we are one nation even when fighting and arguing. |
I understand the importance of peace much better than a lot of politicians do who talk about it. With me, peace will be a peace for generations and not a gimmick of the elections. |
I view the issue of unity as the most important one, and after that returning security to the citizens of Israel, |
I vow that if I was just an Israeli civilian and I met a Palestinian I would burn him and I would make him suffer before killing him. |
I want Israel to live in peace, |
I was considering not to go to the United States, ... After consultation, I reached the conclusion to go and make our position clear and to say that Israel will not have any negotiations before there is a complete quiet and before Arafat fights terror. |
I was elected to be the prime minister by a majority of two-thirds. I will not let party trickery dictate policy, ... I am responsible for what happens, and I must create policy according to decisions I made. |
I will not allow anyone to squander it, |
I wish to call upon our Palestinian neighbors, ... If both sides are prepared ... to turn aside from the sad path, the tragic path, the bloodshed -- our hand is extended in peace. |
I won't let you turn away from completing the missions you are destined for. I'll call on your assistance in the future. |