I don't want a one-state solution. But I certainly don't want a zero-state solution, a no-state solution, where Israel's very existence would be jeopardized. And that's what the people of Israel overwhelmingly elected me to do.

History has shown us time and again that what is right is not what is popular.

My level of intervention in the press, trying to control stories, is zero. Subzero.

Hamas is responsible and Hamas should held accountable for civilian deaths.

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

Israel has no better friend than America. And America has no better friend than Israel. We stand together to defend democracy. We stand together to advance peace. We stand together to fight terrorism.

The only peace that can endure is a peace that can be defended.