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" Throughout the second intifada, America provided unprecedented support for Israel's struggle against Palestinian terrorism and Israel's construction of the security barrier. "

Ehud Olmert

Struggle

Support

America

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" Terrorist organizations such as Hamas must be shut down. "

" If the Gaza ceasefire proves stable, Israel will not remain in the Strip. "

" 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. "

" 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.' "

" For me to propose a division of Jerusalem was really terrible. I did it because I reached a conclusion that without which there will not be peace. "

" Abu Mazen has got to do only one thing: to fight terror. That's what he needs to do. "

" The Palestinian Authority is ruled by Hamas, an organization committed to vehement anti-Semitism, the glorification of terror, and the total destruction of Israel. "

" Emerging from embattled and humble beginnings, the Jewish state has exceeded all expectations for its success and prosperity. "

" Israel has the power to protect itself and its citizens. "

" As long as there are no negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel is and will continue to be in a difficult situation. "

" Promoting tolerance and human dignity is one of mankind's unfinished challenges. "

" I know I'm unpopular. "

Ehud Olmert

Know

Unpopular

" When it was not very comfortable, politically, for me, I said things which lots of people didn't like, some of them may have liked. I said my beliefs, my truth, and my convictions, and that's how I am going to continue to do in the future. "

" When you fight for the impossible, sometimes you lose everything. "

" I want to make one thing clear: I am proud to be a citizen of a country in which a prime minister can be investigated like any other citizen. "

" Look, miracles in the Middle East are a reality. "

" Peace is important for Israel. "

" Already at the time of Israel's birth, Ben-Gurion extended his hand in peace to the Arab nations. His hand was rejected, but it remains extended. "

" I'm not in the most comfortable position, but I think my government is very stable, perhaps more stable than any government in modern Israeli history. "

" Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people. "

" There were certain people who were out to get me. I know who those people were. They exist, believe me. They know that I know. They spent millions of dollars in order to try to get rid of me. I'm happy they lost most of their money. "

" A prime minister has to keep a certain balance when dealing with sensitive issues. "

" As a young politician, I voted against the return of Sinai and peace with Egypt. I was mistaken. "

" I've been mayor of the city of Jerusalem, which is perhaps, in some ways, more complex and more difficult than a ministerial position. "

" There is always a human being behind the titles and the status. "

" Stopping all the violent and hostile actions means ending the smuggling of arms into the Gaza territory. "