“I think that there are a lot of people waiting for the moment that someone will fight for their right to make a living with respect, to grow old with respect.”
“They suddenly understood that the dream of a 'whole Israel' is a dream that we paid a very high price for and ... has no chance (of being implemented).”
“I think many in the Arab sector will support me because I think I bring some of the remedies to ... the severe feeling of growing separation between Israeli Arabs and their country. We cannot allow this.”
“I have no intention of letting Sharon play the political scene as if it were his private hunting ground. With all the respect I have for him, this era is over.”
“I believe the motion ... next Monday will pass by a large majority. I hope very much that (before then) on Thursday I can reach an agreement with the prime minister.”