Mahmoud Abbas Quotes, Sayings, Remarks, Thoughts and Speeches
Mahmoud Abbas Quotes and Sayings
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I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.
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No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one another.
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There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom.
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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.
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We are aiming for political pluralism with a broad spectrum of parties - ranging from the left to the religious parties, as is the case in Israel.
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We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.
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We cannot build foundations of a state without rule of law.
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We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967.
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We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.
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We have one authority and one law and everyone has the responsibility to follow that law and that authority.
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We need international support so that our people live a life of normality, of dignity, of liberty and freedom. I hope that our cry for freedom may be heard.
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We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let them leave.
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