Ariel Sharon Plan Quotations

We have no desire to permanently rule over millions of Palestinians, who double their numbers every generation. Israel, which wishes to be an exemplary democracy, will not be able to bear such a reality over time. The Disengagement Plan presents the possibility of opening a gate to a different reality.

I have given an order to plan for the evacuation of 17 settlements in the Gaza Strip.

I think we must make every effort to reduce the pain and the suffering that exists, ... And I believe, in complete faith, that my plan is the only plan, with which, with the help of God, we can get to peace. This plan will lead to less casualties, less losses and less suffering.

The peace plan outlined in the president's speech is a reasonable, pragmatic and practicable one.

Evacuating the Gaza Strip is a plan that will be carried out and all orders have been given to ensure that there will be no fire at the time of the evacuation, and I believe not after that either,

The successful implementation of the disengagement plan opens a window of opportunity for advancing towards peace in accordance with the roadmap,

You're still not getting rid of me. I've already been at the front (of Israeli politics) for the past 60 years and I definitely plan to continue my job.

This plan is good for Israel in any future scenario. We are reducing the day-to-day friction and its victims on both sides,

If ... the plan is not passed, that will lead us to elections, new elections that would be very bad for Israel, absolutely superfluous, especially in light of our economic situation today,

The disengagement plan is a harsh and painful blow to the Palestinians. The Palestinians will do everything to prevent its being accepted,