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.

I think the attempt to draw a comparison between Iran and Syria is false, misleading and dangerous.

Peace is important for Israel.

For thousands of years, we Jews have been nourished and sustained by a yearning for our historic land. I, like many others, was raised with a deep conviction that the day would never come when we would have to relinquish parts of the land of our forefathers. I believed and to this day still believe in our people's eternal and historic right to this entire land.

My doctors say I am very healthy.

In Israel we tend to be carried away by our emotions.

Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people.