The death sentence is a barbaric act.

The best weapon is to sit down and talk.

The time has come to accept in our hearts and minds that with freedom comes responsibility.

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create hope, where there was once only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. Sports is the game of lovers.

Fools multiply when wise men are silent.

To a freedom fighter hope is what a lifebelt is to a swimmer - a guarantee that one will keep afloat and free from danger.