We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

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We cannot build foundations of a state without rule of law.

We cannot build foundations of a state without rule of law.

We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let...

We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let...

We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth...

We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth...

There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We...

There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We...

No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one...

No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one...

We need international support so that our people live a life of normality, of dignity,...

We need international support so that our people live a life of normality, of dignity,...

We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.

We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.

We have one authority and one law and everyone has the responsibility to follow that...

We have one authority and one law and everyone has the responsibility to follow that...

We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular...

We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular...

I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are....

I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are....