Mahmoud Abbas Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967.”

“I say: The time has come for my courageous and proud people, after decades of displacement and colonial occupation and ceaseless suffering, to live like other peoples of the earth, free in a sovereign and independent homeland.”

“We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.”

“We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let them leave.”

“No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one another.”

“I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.”

“Let us all pledge to protect this opportunity in order to see that the wish of peace becomes a true and daily fact in this region.”

“We differ on several issues. And this may include settlement, the release of prisoners, the wall closing institutions in Jerusalem.”

“We have agreed with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to cease all acts of violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians wherever they are. Tranquility and quiet that will be witnessed and in our land, starting today, is the beginning for a new era.”

“We have one authority and one law and everyone has the responsibility to follow that law and that authority.”