Israel Quotes - Page 37

• For the people of Israel and America are historic partners in the global quest for human dignity and freedom. We will always remain at each other's side.

  Ronald Reagan

  America, People, Presidential

  United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

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• Our relationship would never vary from its allegiance to the shared values, the shared religious heritage, the shared democratic politics which have made the relationship between the United States and Israel a special-even on occasion a wonderful-relationship ... The United States admires Israel for all that it has overcome and for all that it has accomplished. We are proud of the strong bond we have forged with Israel, based on our shared values and ideals. That unique relationship will endure just as Israel has endured.

  William J. Clinton

  Religious, Strong, Unique

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• Through centuries of struggle, Jews across the world have been witnesses not only against the crimes of men, but for faith in God and God alone. Theirs is a story of defiance and oppression, and patience in tribulation reaching back to the exodus and their exile. That story continued in the founding of the state of Israel. That story continues in the defense of the state of Israel.

  George W. Bush

  Struggle, Men, Presidential

  "Bush Speaks At Holocaust Memorial Event". CNN Live Event/Special, www.cnn.com. April 19, 2001.

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• Israel is our ally and in that we've made a very strong commitment to support Israel, we will support Israel if her security is threatened.

  George W. Bush

  Strong, Commitment, Support

  "Bush Announces New Intel Chief". Announcement, www.washingtonpost.com. February 17, 2005.

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• The threat from Iran is, of course, their stated objective to destroy our strong ally Israel. That's a threat, a serious threat. It's a threat to world peace; it's a threat, in essence, to a strong alliance. I made it clear, I'll make it clear again, that we will use military might to protect our ally, Israel.

  George W. Bush

  Strong, Military, Iran

  "Reports Raise Possibility of U.S. Strike on Iran". "All Things Considered" with Debbie Elliott, www.npr.org. April 9, 2006.

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• Our two nations both faced great challenges when they were founded, and our two nations have both relied on the same principles to help us succeed. We've built strong democracies to protect the freedoms given to us by an Almighty God. We've welcomed immigrants, who have helped us thrive. We've built prosperous economies by rewarding innovation and risk-taking and trade. And we've built an enduring alliance to confront terrorists and tyrants.

  George W. Bush

  Strong, Two Nations, Tyrants

  George W. Bush's Remarks with Prime Minister Olmert in Israel, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. May 14, 2008.

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• The United States was the first country to recognize Israel in 1948, minutes after its declaration of independence, and the deep bonds of friendship between the U.S. and Israel remain as strong and unshakeable as ever.

  Barack Obama

  Country, Strong, Presidential

  Barack Obama's Statement on the 61st Anniversary of Israel's Independence, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. April 28, 2009.

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• The American people and the Israeli peoples share a faith in the future and believe that democracies can shape their own destinies and that opportunities should be available to all. Throughout its own extraordinary history, Israel has given life to that promise.

  Barack Obama

  Believe, Opportunity, Destiny

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• Just a recognition of the reality of decision-making and the state of play in the government of Israel.

  Richard Boucher

  Reality, Government, Play

  "Quartet's Mideast road map '99.5 percent' done" by Elise Labott, www.cnn.com. December 20, 2002.

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• I cannot deny that I have doubts, reservations and fears. However, I have come to the conclusion that in the present regional and international reality, Israel must act with courage to accept the political plan which I described.

  Ariel Sharon

  Reality, Political, Doubt

  "Sharon backs Bush plan for Palestinian state", www.cnn.com. December 4, 2002.

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• As an Israeli, I have come to understand: there is no way to love Israel and reject a two-state peace, no way to love Israel and reject Palestine.

  Yael Dayan

  Love Is, Two, Political

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• Millions of Americans have contributed to building a stronger Israel; I've been proud to be one of them. Last year, I went to Jerusalem to help dedicate in my father's name a new MDA medical facility which treats people of all faiths and all nationalities absolutely equally.

  Michael Bloomberg

  Father, Years, Names

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• I think the US has the right to have its own national security policy. I think most Americans would agree with that. And therefore clarity on this issue is important and especially if we commit ourselves, explicitly and bindingly, to Israel's security.

  Zbigniew Brzezinski

  Thinking, Issues, Important

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• There's nothing Israel can do without US support. It can't breathe without US support. The US bankrolls everything, and it's just silly to think that Israel can do anything without the support.

  Norman Finkelstein

  Silly, Thinking, Support

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• One of the myths propagated by the enemies of Israel is that there is an all-powerful Zionist conspiracy. That is a false accusation. Nevertheless, that AIPAC has been so successful in suppressing criticism has lent some credence to such false beliefs.

  George Soros

  Powerful, Successful, Enemy

  "On Israel, America and AIPAC" by George Soros, www.nybooks.com. April 12, 2007.

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• Anticipating attacks, I should like to emphasize that I do not subscribe to the myths propagated by enemies of Israel and I am not blaming Jews for anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism predates the birth of Israel. Neither Israel's policies nor the critics of those policies should be held responsible for anti-Semitism. At the same time, I do believe that attitudes toward Israel are influenced by Israel's policies, and attitudes toward the Jewish community are influenced by the pro-Israel lobby's success in suppressing divergent views.

  George Soros

  Attitude, Believe, Views

  "On Israel, America and AIPAC" by George Soros, www.nybooks.com. April 12, 2007.

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• If the conflict is about the size of Israel, then long and difficult negotiations can eventually resolve the problem. But if the conflict is about the existence of Israel, then serious negotiation is impossible.

  Bernard Lewis

  Long, Size, Serious

  Bernard Lewis (2010). “Faith and Power: Religion and Politics in the Middle East”, p.79, Oxford University Press

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• Invariably, also a Palestinian state should live side by side with Israel within recognized and secure borders and the security and prosperity of the Palestinian people must be guaranteed

  Recep Tayyip Erdogan

  People, Borders, Sides

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• Those [American Jews] who favor the [Israeli] attack on Gaza are certainly guilty of such overwhelming emotional and cultural attachment to Israel and Israelis, that they long ago ceased viewing this conflict with any remnant of objectivity.

  Glenn Greenwald

  Emotional, Attachment, Objectivity

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• That the Jews are connected with God in a special way and that God does not allow that bond to fail is entirely obvious. We wait for the instant in which Israel will say yes to Christ, but we know that it has a special mission in history now ... which is significant for the world.

  Pope Benedict XVI

  Waiting, Special, World

  "God and the World". Book by Peter Seewald, October 2000.

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• Unless Hamas recognizes Israel's right to exist and renounces terror, the Palestinian Authority should receive no direct U.S. assistance.

  Lois Capps

  Authority, Should, Renounce

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• Though Israel may often be deserving of criticism, what is missing is the comparable criticism of equal or greater violations by other countries and other groups. This constant, often legitimate criticism of Israel for every one of its deviations, when coupled with the absence of legitimate criticism of others, creates the impression currently prevalent on university campuses and in the press that Israel is among the worst human rights violators in the world....it is not true, but if it is repeated often enough, it takes on a reality of its own.

  Alan Dershowitz

  Country, Reality, Rights

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• Israel and the Palestinians must resolve their own differences. The United States can play an important role as facilitator and guarantor.

  Alan Dershowitz

  Play, Differences, Important

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• God considers this land to be His. You read the Bible and He says 'this is my land' and for any Prime Minister of Israel who decides he is going to carve it up and give it away, God says, 'no, this is mine'... He was dividing God's land and I would say woe unto any Prime Minister of Israel who takes a similar course to appease the EU, the United Nations, or the United States of America. God says 'this land belongs to me. You'd better leave it alone.'

  Pat Robertson

  Land, Woe Unto, America

  "Robertson 'said Sharon being punished by God'", www.rawstory.com. January 5, 2006.

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• The Antichrist is probably a Jew alive in Israel today

  Pat Robertson

  Alive, Today, Antichrist

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