Ariel Sharon Elections Quotations

(U.S.) President (George W.) Bush's framework will be brought to the government I intend to form after the elections for approval, and I will work with all my strength to make it as broad a unity government as possible,

We must conduct elections so that 2006 will not be a lost year regarding the political and economic process, and the passing of the budget, ... in this complicated situation that we are in.

We would make every effort not to help them (the Palestinian Authority). I don't think they can hold elections without our help.

The moment it became clear to me that the existing political structure was breaking up I reached the conclusion that the best thing for the country is to have elections as quickly as possible, ... If possible, we shall go to the people in February.

It's obvious that elections will be brought forward,

The best thing for the country is to have elections as quickly as possible.

Snap elections would prevent a political freeze, ... We must ensure that 2006 will not turn into a lost year with regard to the political process and to the effort to reach an agreement with the Palestinians.

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,

I don't see how they can have elections without our help, ... We will make every effort not to help them in their elections.

I don't think they (Palestinians) can have elections without our help,