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" 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. "

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" 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. "

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

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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. "

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

" I've had three wives. I've had five weddings. "

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

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

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

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

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

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

" A peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely depend to a great extent on the economic development of a future Palestinian state. As I have argued before, private sector investment - especially in the West Bank - is going to prove crucial in creating the right political and social context for peace. "

" I would like every Jew to be as comfortable in his skin as I am in mine. "

" Researchers consistently find that most older volunteers, when compared to older nonvolunteers, have fewer functional and physical impairments, overall better health, higher life satisfaction and less depression. In addition, they attend religious services more frequently and belong to more social organizations. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Israel desperately needs peace if it is to come anywhere close to being the 'light unto nations' of Jewish dreams. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" My childhood was marked by a tension between privilege on the one hand and emotional dysfunction on the other. "

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

" 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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" 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. "

" Much of what has gone wrong in the pursuit of Arab-Israeli peace is due to a lack of strong leadership, primarily among the Palestinians. "

" Arab youth are taught to wonder, 'Since the Holocaust was a European affair, why are the Palestinians being forced to pay for the creation of Israel?' "

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

" The Palestinian economy is, and will likely continue to be, highly reliant on trade. And yet, trade between the Palestinian Authority and the Arab states is extremely limited. "

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