Ehud Olmert
Ehud Olmert
Ehud Olmert; born 30 September 1945) is an Israeli politician and lawyer. He served as Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009 and before that as a cabinet minister from 1988 to 1992 and from 2003 to 2006. Between his first and second stints as a cabinet member, he served as mayor of Jerusalem from 1993 to 2003...
NationalityIsraeli
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth30 September 1945
CountryIsrael
morning israel people
I am focused on what needs to be done for the people of Israel. Period. I do not pity myself and I do not pat myself on the shoulder. I get up in the morning full of energy to fulfill my mission.
emotional differences people
How are fears born? They are born because of differences in tradition and history; they are born because of differences in emotional, political and national circumstances. Because of such differences, people fear they cannot live together.
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Every prime minister... has the responsibility to provide security for his people.
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Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people.
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There were certain people who were out to get me. I know who those people were. They exist, believe me. They know that I know. They spent millions of dollars in order to try to get rid of me. I'm happy they lost most of their money.
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History has proven that when the people of Israel unite under a serious and responsible leadership, we know how to overcome all challenges and overcome all obstacles.
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We will use an iron fist against any attempt to renew terrorist action. We will use drastic measures on all the roads, in all sensitive areas.
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We will use an iron fist against any attempt to renew terror activity anywhere.
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I very much hope that today's decision will be in effect for just a short period. I hope ... we will be able to bring a new government to parliament for approval as quickly as possible.
beyond defend jew remain single
There won't remain a single Jew that we will need to defend beyond the fence.
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And there was a soldier with a gun that just caught him in time to kill him before he was continuing his shooting.
president talk
First of all I will talk to (U.S.) President (George W.) Bush.
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put Israel back into international isolation ... and cause friction with the United States -- our great friend -- and hostility with Europe.
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We do not take it lightly. We are powerful and able to defend ourselves.