Bulgaria is a true friend of Israel, that stood up to save the Jewish people 70 years ago in Europe, and who stood by throughout the terror attack that took place in Burgas last July.

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

There is in England a saying that an anti-Semite is someone who hates the Jews more than is necessary.

The present Arab uprising didn't stem from Israel. The old guard is trying to keep down the young chickens. The old guard is better organized. They may win elections, but unless they have a solution to poverty, to corruption, to oppression, they will not last. I am with the young people.

The history of Israel is divided into two parts. One, under attack that we have had to defend ourselves. When you defend yourself your thinking is totally different from when you want to make peace. So under attack you behave like if you want a hawk, when peace comes you become a dove.

Optimists and pessimists die the exact same death, but they live very different lives!

It's better to be controversial for the right reasons, than to be popular for the wrong reasons.