I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

Governing is different than campaigning, and that comes with a whole different level of responsibility.

If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress we have to drive it.

Progress is the product of human agency. Things get better because we make them better. Things go wrong when we get too comfortable, when we fail to take risks or seize opportunities.

As Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak have repeatedly said, the intelligence and security relationship between the United States and Israel at present is unprecedented. It has never been stronger.

Can I be blunt? Yes. Can I be diplomatic? Yes. Can I concoct a mixture of vinegar and honey when the circumstances warrant? Yes.

I'm sort of in this rhythm where we want to make the most of the time we have, but when it's done it will be time for it to be done.