Ehud Barak Quotes on Agreements (14 Quotes)

Once it becomes clear that there is only a slight opening for an agreement with Syria, we move forward to implement our pullout from Lebanon.

We are determined to push it forward, if there is a possibility of having an agreement,

without an agreement ... because after serious discussions we discovered the other side did not act like real partners for peace.

There will be 15 months during which we will know if have agreements in the Middle East. I believe that we will have agreements,

Once there will be an agreement, if and when there will be an agreement, the enthusiasm within the people to accept it, even if it is a painful one, once it puts an end to the conflict I believe the Knesset will be with us and if not we will know what to do,

I will... sign the agreement only if I'm convinced it strengthens Israel and its future, ... Such an agreement, I'm sure, will be approved and endorsed by an overwhelming majority of the Israeli people...

We have arrived at a decisive moment, ... There is a great opportunity, a big risk, and the time is short. It reaching an agreement does not have to be a matter of days, but this can't continue for months.

sign an agreement that I don't think is good.

The government under my authority will not accept any agreement in any form that will recognize ... the right of return. Period ... I do not intend to sign any document that will transfer sovereignty over the Temple Mount to Palestinians,

We must part from the Palestinians. It is one of our highest priorities to do so in an agreement, but we will have to prepare to do so without an agreement if it becomes clear that the Palestinians are not interested in an agreement,

I have no doubt these will be tough talks, ... Agreements come at a price, but you don't make one at any price.

We found in Egypt a listening ear to the complexity of the problem, ... I clarified that we are ready to do what is necessary to achieve an agreement, but we have important interests, and an agreement will only be achieved if the other side demonstrates openness, seriousness and responsibility.

I don't believe there will be an agreement by the elections,

We need to make sure that if it's possible, under these difficult circumstances, we can reach an agreement, which maintains our safety and interests. We must do everything to make that happen,