They thought that I was a man with reasonable judgment, so I was never under pressure from my parents; I could do whatever I wanted. I never had a negative word from them, nothing whatsoever.

I do not know anybody that is threatening Iran. It is a safe country.

Iran is a great problem, but not necessarily a great country. In fact, I think it is a very weak country.

Can any church help us to win a war? If you can't help us win a war, then please don't press us.

A solution of two national states - a Jewish state, Israel; an Arab state, Palestine. The Palestinians are our closest neighbors. I believe they may become our closest friends.

In every war, there are always elements of blindness.

I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports were basically basketball and swimming at a pool. I was so happy.