I was not born to be prime minister, and I'm not going to stay here until the end of my life. I'm too young for that. Ehud Olmert More Quotes by Ehud Olmert More Quotes From Ehud Olmert Every prime minister... has the responsibility to provide security for his people. Ehud Olmert ministers responsibility people A prime minister has to keep a certain balance when dealing with sensitive issues. Ehud Olmert sensitive issues balance I want to arrive at the possibility of peace with the Syrians, and when I believe that the conditions are right, I will not miss the opportunity. Ehud Olmert missing opportunity believe Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people. Ehud Olmert political leader people I sometimes feel tired. But there are so many reasons for being tired. Ehud Olmert tired reason sometimes I know I'm unpopular. Ehud Olmert knows Iran is a major threat to the well-being of Europe and America just as much as it is for the state of Israel. Ehud Olmert europe-and-america iran israel I love my country more than anything else. Ehud Olmert country When the President of Iran talks about removing Israel from the face of the Earth and is building nuclear bombs with a range of 3000km, you have to be worried. Ehud Olmert iran israel president In Israel we tend to be carried away by our emotions. Ehud Olmert carried-away emotion israel I never thought that Syria and Israel should engage in a violent confrontation because I don't think that there is any particular interest for any of us to do it. Ehud Olmert violent israel thinking I know the war in Iraq is controversial in the States, but for us in the Middle East it has made a great and significant impact. Ehud Olmert impact iraq war I have to think about the possible ramifications of an early retirement. Ehud Olmert ramifications retirement thinking Israel will not tolerate a situation in which Iran has effective control of non-conventional weapons that can be used directly against the state of Israel. Ehud Olmert iran weapons israel There were certain people who were out to get me. I know who those people were. They exist, believe me. They know that I know. They spent millions of dollars in order to try to get rid of me. I'm happy they lost most of their money. Ehud Olmert order believe people The Palestinians are facing a historic junction at which they will have to decide whether they want to remain stuck in a corner of extreme fundamentalism, which will cut them off from the entire world, or whether they are ready to take the necessary steps. My role is to assist in building this process. Ehud Olmert cutting roles world I am focused on what needs to be done for the people of Israel. Period. I do not pity myself and I do not pat myself on the shoulder. I get up in the morning full of energy to fulfill my mission. Ehud Olmert israel morning people Look, miracles in the Middle East are a reality. Ehud Olmert middle-east miracle reality A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled. Ehud Olmert ministers prime promise My doctors say I am very healthy. Ehud Olmert doctors healthy
