I always wake up early Saturday morning, and I have a little bit more time, so I go to the gym. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
The values of democracy, brotherhood, and freedom that constitute the building blocks of American society are also shared by Israeli society, together with the faith in man’s power and ability to change and influence his surroundings. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
I have found myself under a wave of investigation and criticism from the moment I was elected. Since my first days in the Prime Minister’s Office I have had to fight against evil attacks while I have been busy making decisions on crucial matters related to Israel’s security and existence. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
Have I made mistakes in my many years of political activity? Of course! I am sorry and regret them. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
I’ve been mayor of the city of Jerusalem, which is perhaps, in some ways, more complex and more difficult than a ministerial position. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
Terrorist groups and their extremist state sponsors cannot be fought with kid gloves and flowery words of persuasion. As the U.S. has displayed in Afghanistan and in Iraq, only a vigilant and determined campaign of confrontation can deter and obstruct them. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
When public figures write memoirs, there is always some indecision regarding how much they want to write of things as they were and how much they want to cut corners to avoid riling up others. I decided to write my memoirs exactly as they were, and I will not digress – not when things are ill at ease and not when they are comfortable. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
The Palestinians are facing a historic junction at which they will have to decide whether they want to remain stuck in a corner of extreme fundamentalism, which will cut them off from the entire world, or whether they are ready to take the necessary steps. My role is to assist in building this process. Ehud Olmert Read Quote
