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" For decades, the plight of the Palestinian people has been exacerbated by internal corruption, a lack of effective investment, and the political cynicism of the Arab states, who often did not have the best interests of the Palestinians at heart. "

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" Just as we send young American Jews to Israel through the Birthright program, we need to also consider a 'reverse Birthright' for Israeli kids to come see America. "

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

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" In the modern era, Jewish sovereignty over the land of our ancestors is a relatively short phenomenon. From the time of the successful Maccabean revolt to the Roman annexation in 63 BC constitutes about 100 years of Jewish rule. Combined with Israel's independence in 1948, this is about 160 years of effective sovereignty. "

" Investments are a real partnership, with an expected return; donations are a gesture made as a result of ethical, religious, or political passions. "

" George W. Bush is long gone, and with him the idea that 'Israel can do no wrong.' "

" During my many years in international business and public life, I have had the good fortune of sitting down for lunch with people with whom I completely disagreed, in practice and principle: Soviet communists, heads of state from various unsavory regimes, benighted religious figures, corrupt business leaders. "

" A lasting two-state solution requires two credible partners, and not just one side - Israel - taking superficial steps simply to placate world opinion. "

" Agribusiness could provide an opportunity for joint Israeli-Palestinian projects, spurred on by Israeli technical expertise in this field. "

" I remind everybody that the Sabbath was the Jewish gift to civilization. "

" A two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a region free of Iranian nukes are worthy goals that should be able to withstand public scrutiny in every Middle Eastern capital. "

" Maintaining control indefinitely over millions of Palestinians will inevitably lead to a demographic nightmare and cannot be sustained if Israel is to remain true to its founding principles. "

" Economic support from the rest of the Arab states to the fledgling Palestinian Authority in the West Bank is virtually non-existent. "

" If Catholics and Jews can today come together regularly for talks after so many tears and so much blood have been shed, than Jews and Arabs must be able to do the same. "

" With the common Iranian threat bringing the Sunni Arab world and Israel closer together, an Israeli-Palestinian peace would go a long way in improving relations and rebuffing Iran's regional ambitions. "

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

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" Jewish sovereignty and governance over our ancestral home are, I believe, important goals that every Jew ought to support. "

" In politics, as in business, leadership is crucial. "

" I'd vote for Mickey Mouse before I voted for John McCain and Sarah Palin. "

" There are signs that the Arab states are beginning to realize that a nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to the entire region, and not just to Israel. "

" The majesty of the American Jewish experience is in its success marrying its unique Jewish identity with the larger, liberal values of the United States. There is no need anymore to choose between assimilation and separation. We are accepted as equals. "

" The Jews' fear of assimilation and intermarriage should not replace fear of anti-Semitism. "

" I don't believe in God. I do believe in Judaism. I believe in ethics, morals. "

" The most vexing problem Israel faces is its relations with its neighbors. From the inception of the state until today, Israelis have felt besieged, surrounded by enemies who want to make them disappear. "

" John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as running mate is the towering example of his poor judgment. Palin's ignorance of public affairs is monumental. "

" It is high time that the Arab world's professed desire for peace is matched by responsible action, and not more of the same equivocation. "

" Contrary to many of the rumors and innuendo in circulation, I wholeheartedly believe that Obama views Israel's security as absolute. "

" No one said anything to my face, but I constantly heard comments denigrating Jews. "

" Making money is marvelous, and I love doing it, and I do it reasonably well, but it doesn't have the gripping vitality that you have when you deal with the happiness of human life and with human deprivation. "

" The Arab world needs to appreciate that legitimate historical claims and modern necessities are what make Israel the homeland of the Jewish people. "

" As a liberal and progressive, I abhor the notion of conflict and bloodshed and very much want to find a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue. "

" There are no easy solutions for Israel's own governance problems. "

" My father put it right when he said: 'I don't get ulcers. I give ulcers.' "