Ehud Olmert Quotes
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I have to think about the possible ramifications of an early retirement.
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I never thought that Syria and Israel should engage in a violent confrontation because I don't think that there is any particular interest for any of us to do it.
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Put Israel back into international isolation ... and cause friction with the United States -- our great friend -- and hostility with Europe.
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Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.
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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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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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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.
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We clarified that without a clear abandonment of the path of terror, a recognition of Israel's right to exist in security and peace ... Israel won't have any contact with the Palestinians.
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It was a terrorist with a gun shooting at the clients of the garages in this section of town.
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When the President of Iran talks about removing Israel from the face of the Earth and is building nuclear bombs with a range of 3000km, you have to be worried.
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If our expected partners in the negotiations in the framework of the road map do not uphold their commitments, we will preserve the Israeli interest in every way.
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Look, miracles in the Middle East are a reality.
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Israel will not tolerate a situation in which Iran has effective control of non-conventional weapons that can be used directly against the state of Israel.
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The military operation in Lebanon was the most successful military operation in recent Israeli history. Many in Israel don't recognise that.
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I don't want to block every contact with the Palestinians, I think that would be a mistake, and I think that Abu Mazen has an independent status as democratically elected head of the Palestinian people, and it's important if I will talk with him.
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We are happy to announce that immediately after the president empowers me to put together a government we will start coalition talks ... to establish as quickly a possible a government with the Labor Party as the senior partner.
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I want to arrive at the possibility of peace with the Syrians, and when I believe that the conditions are right, I will not miss the opportunity.
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First of all I will talk to (U.S.) President (George W.) Bush.
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The importance is the court made it legal for a fence beyond the Green Line and decided the World Court ruling is not binding.
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It's right that in certain polls there has been a little downturn, but I am sure that no one doubts who will form the next government.
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Israeli lives are worth more than Palestinian ones.
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History has proven that when the people of Israel unite under a serious and responsible leadership, we know how to overcome all challenges and overcome all obstacles.
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There won't remain a single Jew that we will need to defend beyond the fence.
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Anyone involved in planning terror attacks will be a legitimate target for liquidation.