Quotes by Legitimacy The problem is the Palestinians don't recognize the legitimacy of Israel. Ruth Wisse legitimacy israel problem Governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology. Taslima Nasrin legitimacy defense government Society gives legitimacy and society can take it away. Willis Harman legitimacy giving We don't need legitimacy. We exist. Therefore we are legitimate. Menachem Begin therefore exist need legitimacy «12