Quotes from Ehud Olmert

As long as there are no negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel is and will continue to be in a difficult situation.

As a young politician, I voted against the return of Sinai and peace with Egypt. I was mistaken.

As a citizen of a democratic state, I have always believed that when a prime minister is elected in Israel, even those who voted against him at the polls are obligated to desire his success.

The days that Israel was separated from Europe are gone.

Mofaz was elected to head Kadima since the party had been shattered.

I don't understand this pathetic need for luxuries.

I never took a bribe. This is the truth, and there is no other.

There is no doubt that there is a very strange phenomenon called the 'State Comptroller.'

Palestinians want Israel to return back into boundaries, the width of which is 12 km., that can be cut into pieces within minutes.

The United States is a superpower whose influence reaches across oceans and beyond borders.

I can tell you that if I'd had an opportunity to meet with King Abdullah of the Saudis - which I have not - he would be very surprised to hear what I have to say.

For me to propose a division of Jerusalem was really terrible. I did it because I reached a conclusion that without which there will not be peace.

Peace is important for Israel.

I want to arrive at the possibility of peace with the Syrians, and when I believe that the conditions are right, I will not miss the opportunity.

Merkel is an amazing woman, very experienced in international politics.

Iran is an anti-Semitic, terrorist government.

I trust the integrity of the British government and the British soldiers.

The military operation in Lebanon was the most successful military operation in recent Israeli history. Many in Israel don't recognise that.

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.

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.

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.

I'm entirely free of any suspicions or complaints about the Obama administration. I think the Obama administration is very friendly to Israel. I know a lot of the people in the administration, and they are committed to Israel.

I think the attempt to draw a comparison between Iran and Syria is false, misleading and dangerous.

It is important that democracy in Lebanon is protected and that Hezbollah will not be supported by outside forces like Syria and Iran.