“The failure to set standards for Palestinian conduct hurts the cause of peace.”

“In Arab capitals, the failure of the United States to stop Iran's nuclear program is understood as American weakness in the struggle for dominance in the Middle East, making additional cooperation ...”

“You are not practicing Judaism if you celebrate Christmas.”

“I grew up in Queens, in New York City, in a middle class Jewish family. My mother was a public school teacher, my father was a lawyer. They were Democrats - kind of middle-of-the-road democrats.”

“The Obama administration appears to regard intelligence leaks and briefings more or less like briefings by the Democratic National Committee or White House flack Jay Carney. You use any information...”

“What does 'politicizing intelligence' mean? Using intel, or more often, partial intel, to produce an effect in line with White House policies rather than giving a full picture of a particular situa...”

“Victory settles a lot of arguments in most men's heads.”

“To obtain victory by any means and with any weapon.”

“When you're in a weak position, getting the best deal possible is a victory.”

“Negative thinking saps strength.”

“Negativity is like burning plastic: while destroying itself, it annoys everyone with its stench.”

“Why dwell on negative thoughts? When you can think positively.”

“If you can't experience the humanity of people who don't look like you, you're not civilized enough to be an officer of the peace.”

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”

“My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat, situation excellent. I attack.”