Ariel Sharon Quotes on People (11 Quotes)

On behalf of the government and the state of Israel, I would like to express condolences on the passing of Pope John Paul II, and to share in the mourning of millions of Christians and believers in both the state of Israel and around the Christian world. Pope John Paul II was a man of peace and a friend of the Jewish people, who was familiar with the uniqueness of the Jewish people and who worked for an historic reconciliation between the peoples and for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and the Vatican in late 1993. ...Yesterday, the world lost one of the most important leaders of our generation, whose great contribution to rapprochement and unity between peoples, understanding and tolerance will be with us for many years.

Look, the Jews are not easy people. Maybe that's the reason they managed to exist, I would say, for thousands of years.

Israel cannot afford that an Israeli citizen will not be able to visit part of his country, not to speak about the holiest place for the Jewish people.

I am ready to compromise, but there is one thing I won't compromise on the safety of the Israeli people.

We are talking today about a prolonged conflict that has been forced upon us, ... The ability to stand up against it depends, first of all, on the group of people who sit here at this table. ... the people of Israel understand the danger, and they do have the staying power and the ability to stand up against this.

It is true that this is not a shining path which will lead us to instant, magical solutions, but I am certain that only by going forward in this direction -- step by step -- will we be able to achieve security for the Israeli people, and reach the peace we all yearn for,

(People) should vote for me because I will preserve Jerusalem, united and undivided as the capital of the Jewish people, the capital of Israel, forever.

The moment it became clear to me that the existing political structure was breaking up I reached the conclusion that the best thing for the country is to have elections as quickly as possible, ... If possible, we shall go to the people in February.

You have proven, Mr. President, your ongoing, deep and sincere friendship for the state of Israel and to the Jewish people,

The new movement we are setting up today will serve the people of Israel for many years ... Our path will give Israel real hope ... for stable government, prosperity, quiet and peace.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.