I am leaving the office but am not leaving the battle for peace.

Israel is a start-up nation, and I think it can be done in other places. I will do it outside the government. I don't need the government.

One of the most important branches of the Egyptian economy is tourism. No bikinis, no tourism. So they have to decide what to do.

Some experts advise what to do in accordance with the past, but the past flew away, and we have to reorient ourselves in the face of new dangers.

Democracy wants to win by reason, not by arms or by any other material damage, because, look, I don't have to remind you that I am totally for peace. It is my greatest dream. It was and will remain so.

The Middle East is replete with both new and old threats. One should not underestimate these threats, but not be alarmed by them either. Israel is stronger today than ever.

Why cross and ocean when you can cross a river? Why should we sail to Washington when we can meet right away 10 miles from here?