The little jihad is over, and now we have the bigger jihad - the bigger battle is achieving security and economic growth

I simply want tomorrow to be better than today. I want Palestine to be independent and sovereign... Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.

I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.

We cannot build foundations of a state without rule of law.

We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

If you run from a leaking roof you'll end up with a flood.

We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let them leave.

From here [the Gaza withdrawal], our people begin the march towards establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital

No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one another.

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of Pope John Paul II

Jesus Christ is the Messiah.

Like any other actor, I draw on life experience.

I'm this little Canadian Jewish girl, and I'm living my dream.

Got Bin Laden AND interrupted Celebrity Apprentice? Win for Obama all around.

There'll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read 'em but all that's gonna matter is that little dash between 'em.

It's my first sort of commercial attempt, but it made sense for me because I'm not that kind of guy and I'm not going to continue to do that kind of movie.

But is not He who created it for the sake of the sick body more than the remedy? And is not He who cures the soul, which is more than the body, greater?

I was looking for something to love, for I was in love with loving, and I hated security and a smooth way, free from snares.

The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes.

I would that I were low laid in my grave. I am not worth this coil that's made for me.