Peace is important for Israel.

Iran is a major threat to the well-being of Europe and America just as much as it is for the state of Israel.

I love my country more than anything else.

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.

The Palestinians are facing a historic junction at which they will have to decide whether they want to remain stuck in a corner of extreme fundamentalism, which will cut them off from the entire world, or whether they are ready to take the necessary steps. My role is to assist in building this process.

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

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