I was not born to be prime minister, and I'm not going to stay here until the end of my life. I'm too young for that.

I'm not in power, but my ideas are in power. And my ideas will prevail.

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

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 know I'm unpopular.

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

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.