Quotes from Tzipi Livni

I'm not asking myself, 'How I can be different from Netanyahu?' because I am different, and Kadima is different from Likud, by its own nature.

There is a mutual interest between Israel and the United States of America. It is more than friendship - it is friendship plus mutual interest, and it is bipartisan.

For me, it is clear that when it comes to the need of Israel to defend itself, the role of the United States of America is crucial.

The Israeli public has been brainwashed into believing that its global isolation stems from delegitimization and anti-Semitism.

The world cannot afford a nuclear Iran.

Something happened to the State of Israel. What was morally obvious in 1948 is not so obvious anymore. When the State of Israel was established, it was, for the parents and grandparents of these young Jews, a miracle. It was David and Goliath. We were the just cause. It was about values. We were small, but we were the good guys in the world!

As leaders, we in Israel must take into account the concerns of diaspora Jewry. Israel is strong enough to take criticism from within the family of Jews who say, 'OK, we disapprove of Israeli policy, but we stand firm for Israel.'

I believe Israel needs branding. I want that the word 'Israel' will relate not just to an Israeli soldier or a camel, but Israel as an advanced liberal society with a strong economy and great people.

On the right of Israel to exist and to defend itself, there is no opposition in Israel.

There is an intimacy and trust that is needed between leaders, between their assistants and advisers. Usually, you have the real substance behind closed doors; and the press conferences, you have niceties, nice photo ops.

Sinai is demilitarized in accordance with the Israel-Egypt peace agreement.

Hamas's strategy is resistance and survival. As long as they survive, this is a victory.

I believe most of the public should be involved in the election of the leadership.

The capacity to influence radical groups can diminish significantly once they are viewed as indispensable coalition partners and are able to intimidate the electorate with the authority of the state behind them.

The attitude of 'every nation unto itself' is a destructive one for the future of Israel.