The relationship between Israel and the United States is a bond of - it’s just a very powerful bond. It was, it is, and will be and will continue to be.

If Iran wants to be treated like a normal country, let it act like a normal country.

Well, this is an unfortunate part of the UN institution. It's the - the theater of the absurd. It doesn't only cast Israel as the villain; it often casts real villains in leading roles: Gadhafi's Libya chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights; Saddam's Iraq headed the UN Committee on Disarmament.

The Obama presidency has two great missions: fixing the economy, and preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.

I'm not naturally manipulative.

Israel has, enjoys bipartisan support - both Democrats and Republicans - and we extend bipartisan hospitality to both Democrats and Republicans.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.