Ehud Olmert Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.”

“Look, miracles in the Middle East are a reality.”

“A prime minister has to keep a certain balance when dealing with sensitive issues.”

“A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled.”

“I think the attempt to draw a comparison between Iran and Syria is false, misleading and dangerous.”

“Iran is a major threat to the well-being of Europe and America just as much as it is for the state of Israel.”

“Iran is an anti-Semitic, terrorist government.”

“It is important that democracy in Lebanon is protected and that Hezbollah will not be supported by outside forces like Syria and Iran.”

“The military operation in Lebanon was the most successful military operation in recent Israeli history. Many in Israel don't recognise that.”

“Growing up in Israel, how can I not be an optimist? When you remember what Israel was 50 years ago and you see Israel now, one of the most successful countries in the world, stable, democratic, with an enormously stable economy despite everything that has happened in the global economy in the last few years, how can I not be an optimist?”