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" The situation of any leader in the Middle East is not easy. "
Ehud Olmert
Situation
East
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" How are fears born? They are born because of differences in tradition and history; they are born because of differences in emotional, political and national circumstances. Because of such differences, people fear they cannot live together. "
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" I was not interested in being minister of defense or minister of foreign affairs. "
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" From the end of 2006 until the end of 2008 I think I met with Abu Mazen more often than any Israeli leader has ever met any Arab leader. I met him more than 35 times. They were intense, serious negotiations. "
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" 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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" I don't like this terminology that you have no choice. You always have a choice. "
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" As a citizen of a democratic state, I have always believed that when a prime minister is elected in Israel, even those who voted against him at the polls are obligated to desire his success. "
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" It is important that democracy in Lebanon is protected and that Hezbollah will not be supported by outside forces like Syria and Iran. "
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" I am focused on what needs to be done for the people of Israel. Period. I do not pity myself and I do not pat myself on the shoulder. I get up in the morning full of energy to fulfill my mission. "
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" Everything that can strengthen Abu Mazen is favourable. "
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" As a young politician, I voted against the return of Sinai and peace with Egypt. I was mistaken. "
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" I can tell you that if I'd had an opportunity to meet with King Abdullah of the Saudis - which I have not - he would be very surprised to hear what I have to say. "
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You
" I have to make sure that I am doing the right thing. I can't afford to make any mistake. "
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Am
Doing The Right Thing
" I know the war in Iraq is controversial in the States, but for us in the Middle East it has made a great and significant impact. "
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Great
War
" There is always a human being behind the titles and the status. "
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Always
Behind
" For me, Arik Sharon - I remember his courage and inspiration. I want to remember him the way he really was, not as an aging 80-year-old man living in bed helpless and unconscious. "
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" I love my country more than anything else. "
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" Israel is prepared for a compromise. The majority of Israelis understand this compromise will be serious, will be meaningful, and will be painful. "
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" The fundamental interest - long-range strategic interest - of the state of Israel is that we will have the international bodies and primarily the United Nations recognize the two-state solution, so that there will never be any doubt as to the right of Israel to have its own Jewish independent state. "
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Solution
Doubt
Own
" I want to lead. I want to change. And I'm going to do it. "
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Want
Change
Going
" Yasser Arafat never wanted to make peace with Israel. "
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Wanted
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" Assad is the president of Syria. He enjoys fairly effective control over his country. "
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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.' "
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City
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" Politicians are strong to the extent that they are ready to take serious decisions and fight for it. "
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