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" As mayor of Jerusalem, I wanted the government to invest the necessary funds in order to unite the city in an effective manner with full rights for the Palestinians living in Jerusalem, so the world would say, 'Okay, it can work.' "

Ehud Olmert

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" Everything that can strengthen Abu Mazen is favourable. "

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" I love my country more than anything else. "

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