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" As prime minister, I was the Israeli leader who walked the greatest distance in his offers to the Palestinians. "
Ehud Barak
Leader
Greatest
Distance
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" The aim of the Palestinian terror is not just to kill Israelis but also to break the will of Israeli society in order to dictate a political solution. Israel should never yield to this terror campaign. "
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" Israel cannot afford to be duped. "
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" If Israel does not find the way to disengage from the Palestinians, its future might resemble the experience of Belfast or Bosnia - two communities bleeding each other to death for generations. "
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" I'm in the government to make sure that if there's an opportunity to make peace, it won't be missed. "
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" Toward the Palestinians, Israel can only give. But when dealing with the entire Arab world, Israel can get a lot. "
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" I know that I am absolutely reliable. Absolutely. "
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I Am
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" Who can guarantee that if we allow the Palestinians to establish a state, we won't find rockets there as well, half a mile from the airport or 10 miles from Tel Aviv? "
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Others
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