We have to have borders. If we can't do it in agreements with the Palestinians, we will do it on our own. What you saw today springs from that.
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He was able to project charisma and give people a sense of security and stability at a very difficult time.
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Broadly speaking, what we've seen sends a message to the international community, to the Palestinians and to Israelis, that more is possible, whether by agreement (with the Palestinians) or not by agreement.
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