Benjamin Netanyahu

"We have to defend our citizens against terror. That is our first duty."

"Israel is not going to be brought down by anybody. We will always defend ourselves."

"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."

"I think the Israeli people understand now what I always say: that there cannot be a situation in which Israel is threatened."

"We will not allow the establishment of a hostile state to the east of Israel."

"History has taught us that when a man gets a little power, the first thing he does is to talk about the rights of man."

"The way to achieve peace is to practice peace. And the way to defeat terror is to refuse to be terrorized."

"I believe that in the long term, the Middle East will see that Israel is not its enemy."

"The Arab Spring, if I can use that term, is not necessarily spring for Israel."

"I think it's important to understand the limits of power. And it's important for a leader to understand what he can and cannot do."

"The fact is that Israel is not going away. That's a fact. That's a reality."

"A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader."

"I will always fight for our survival and the survival of our children."

"The security of the state of Israel is in the hands of the Israel Defense Forces."

"We are a nation that yearns for peace, but is prepared for conflict."

"History teaches us that peace requires strength."

"If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Israelis put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel."

"I have tremendous respect for Prime Minister Abbas. I think he's a worthy partner for peace."

"The greatest threat to Israel is Iran, and that has to be dealt with."

"We want peace, but we want a real peace, a lasting peace."

"Terrorism is terrorism. It doesn't matter what you call it."

"I'm convinced that in the long run, we can achieve peace. But it requires time and patience."

"The Jewish people have waited two thousand years for the right to a sovereign state. We're not going to give that up."

"We have to be able to defend ourselves. That's a given. That's not negotiable."

"I believe in the power of education to change minds and open hearts."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"We must teach our children the values of peace, tolerance, and respect."

"Technology is a great equalizer. It can help us solve problems and improve lives."

"The best investment is in our people and in our future."

"Courage is the ability to do the right thing, even when it's difficult."