It is important that democracy in Lebanon is protected and that Hezbollah will not be supported by outside forces like Syria and Iran.

We are tired of fighting, we are tired of being courageous, we are tired of winning, we are tired of defeating our enemies, we want that we will be able to live in an entirely different environment of relations with our enemies.

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.

A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled.

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.

I sometimes feel tired. But there are so many reasons for being tired.

Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.