Ariel Sharon Steps Quotations

Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.

I appeal to all those involved in the investigation... to do whatever is necessary to hasten the investigation and to take all necessary steps so that such events do not recur,

It is in Israel's interest not to govern the Palestinians, but for the Palestinians to govern themselves, ... the opportunity to renew direct negotiations according to the steps of the road map.

we must take certain steps that will make the Palestinian life easier.

What we see today to my regret are steps that pose a danger to the state of Israel.

We will take all the necessary steps so that it will not be possible to release a person who was involved in murder, who ordered murder, and whose organization carries out murders to this day,

We are building (in West Bank settlements) ... Does that make the Americans happy. No. Are there any steps against Israel? No, again,

Areas that were given to the Palestinians -- there, I think the situation is irreversible and I don't think we have to re-enter. That doesn't mean Israel will not take steps against people who find shelter there.

It's completely clear that in order to ease (the sanctions), there are steps that Chairman Arafat must take. The steps came up in my discussion with General Powell and I imagine they will be made clear also to Chairman Arafat.

I instructed the minister of defense to take all the necessary steps in order to avoid such actions -- those actions against Israel.

I have outlined to Gen. Powell the steps I will take if calm is restored in order to ease the economic conditions of the Palestinian population in the Palestinian Authority territories, ... One thing will be clear. Israel will not be negotiating under the pressure of terror and violence.