It is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is backed by the kind of force that will make the other side consider the penalties too heavy to break the agreement.

I considered the prevention of war as the test of our security policy; in addition to being able to rapidly and forcefully end any war forced upon us.

We did not think that [Egyptian President] Nasser wanted war. The two divisions he sent to Sinai on May 14 would not have been sufficient to launch an offensive against Israel. He knew it and we knew it.

Peace with Syria would provide more security than a few settlements on the Golan.

I admire King Hussein his courage in leading his country for a long time.

We have the right to ensure our security, especially when it is possible to reach agreement on a political solution.

The negotiations must address all aspects, both peace and withdrawal.