Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“In terms of defending Jews, I'm a Jew.”

“Intermarriage is not a calamity but an opportunity for both a Jewish and non-Jewish partner to learn.”

“John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as running mate is the towering example of his poor judgment. Palin's ignorance of public affairs is monumental.”

“Much of what has gone wrong in the pursuit of Arab-Israeli peace is due to a lack of strong leadership, primarily among the Palestinians.”

“My father put it right when he said: 'I don't get ulcers. I give ulcers.'”

“No one said anything to my face, but I constantly heard comments denigrating Jews.”

“The Arab world needs to appreciate that legitimate historical claims and modern necessities are what make Israel the homeland of the Jewish people.”

“The Jews' fear of assimilation and intermarriage should not replace fear of anti-Semitism.”

“The most vexing problem Israel faces is its relations with its neighbors. From the inception of the state until today, Israelis have felt besieged, surrounded by enemies who want to make them disappear.”

“The Palestinian economy is, and will likely continue to be, highly reliant on trade. And yet, trade between the Palestinian Authority and the Arab states is extremely limited.”