Leon Charney Quotes

United States, Attorney At Law
July 23, 1938 – 2016 BC.

Leon Charney (July 23, 1938 – March 21, 2016) was an American real estate tycoon, attorney, author, philanthropist, political pundit, media personality and Jewish cantor. He lived in Manhattan in New York City, dividing his time between his residences in Tel Aviv and Boca Raton, Florida. In March 2012, Forbes listed Charney as #353 among the wealthiest Americans. He was a graduate of Yeshiva University where he participated in demonstrations to free Soviet Jewry, and Brooklyn Law School.

Also known as Author, Philanthropist, Politician, Lawyer

I remember when I was in the Middle East, Yasser Arafat used to go to Bahrain and Qatar on a Thursday and then go to Saudi Arabia and get his financial help on a Saturday.

Leon Charney
- Remember
- Help
- Financial
There's a lot of egos in these countries, like the French, the Germans, et cetera, and so they keep funding and rehabilitating Yasser Arafat.

Leon Charney

Can you get a democracy in Saudi Arabia? These people talk about theocracy, not democracy. So I think it's a very tough situation.

Leon Charney
- People
- Democracy
Judaism is a brilliant religion, and the main function of Judaism is to learn and read.

Leon Charney
I have no doubts, by the way, that Ariel Sharon really wants to move the peace process forward.

Leon Charney
- Peace
The Iraqi war has transformed the Middle East.

Leon Charney
- War
First, we would reposition UPI by bringing it into the 21st century with new technology. And second would be to better utilize its assets, like the library and archives, which have terrific value.

Leon Charney
- Technology
- Value
- Library
There's no way in the world that the United States does not want to spread democratic ideals, but the first thing we have to do is that which is the interest of our security.

Leon Charney
- World

Generally, the president's power and capital is used to close a deal and not always to negotiate bit by bit.

Leon Charney
- Power