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. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
Israel reoccupied the cities of the West Bank by a unilateral action, and reestablished the civil and military occupation by a unilateral action, and it is the one that determines whether or not a Palestinian citizen has the right to reside in any part of the Palestinian Territory. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
And also I assert our interest in respecting all our obligations and implementing all our commitments. And will save no effort whatever to protect this newborn opportunity of peace, that is provided through what we have already declared here today. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
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. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
We differ on several issues. And this may include settlement, the release of prisoners, the wall closing institutions in Jerusalem. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
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. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave – so let us let them leave. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
We have one authority and one law and everyone has the responsibility to follow that law and that authority. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation. Mahmoud Abbas Read Quote
