Here, in the Land of Israel, we returned and built a nation. Here, in the Land of Israel, we established a State. The Land of the prophets, which bequeathed to the world the values of morality, law and justice, was after two thousand years, restored to its lawful owner - the members of the Jewish People, On its Land, we have built an exceptional national Home and State.

I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act.

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.

We are ready to compromise. We are ready to take calculated risks, but for a peace that will give us security.

Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.

If you have the same problem for a long time, maybe it's not a problem. Maybe it's a fact.

You have got to sit down and talk to people. You can't understand people from a distance.