Ehud Olmert quotes - page 2

Growing up in Israel, how can I not be an optimist? When you remember what Israel was 50 years ago and you see Israel now, one of the most successful countries in the world, stable, democratic, with an enormously stable economy despite everything that has happened in the global economy in the last few years, how can I not be an optimist? (Ehud Olmert)
A prime minister has to keep a certain balance when dealing with sensitive issues. View quote
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The Palestinians are facing a historic junction at which they will have to decide whether they want to remain stuck in a corner of extreme fundamentalism, which will cut them off from the entire world, or whether they are ready to take the necessary steps. My role is to assist in building this process. View quote
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I have to think about the possible ramifications of an early retirement. View quote
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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. View quote
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My doctors say I am very healthy. View quote
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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. View quote
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I love my country more than anything else. View quote
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Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people. View quote
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There is nothing that I'd love to do more than negotiate with Palestinians. This is my desire. This is my dream. This is my mission. View quote
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Who thinks seriously that if we sit on another hilltop, on another hundred meters, that this is what will make the difference for the state of Israel's basic security? (Ehud Olmert)
I'm not in power, but my ideas are in power. And my ideas will prevail. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled. View quote
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Every prime minister ... has the responsibility to provide security for his people. View quote
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I know I'm unpopular. View quote
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