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" I was not born to be prime minister, and I'm not going to stay here until the end of my life. I'm too young for that. "

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" I have to make sure that I am doing the right thing. I can't afford to make any mistake. "

Doing The Right Thing

" I have found myself under a wave of investigation and criticism from the moment I was elected. Since my first days in the Prime Minister's Office I have had to fight against evil attacks while I have been busy making decisions on crucial matters related to Israel's security and existence. "

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" The history of the Zionist enterprise is well-known: surrounded and outnumbered by hostile neighbours, the nascent Israel was forced to defend itself against invasion and certain destruction. "

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" Merkel is an amazing woman, very experienced in international politics. "

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