There is no place for crisis or delay, ... Each side has to do its homework ... Israel keeps and will keep the agreement.

will know how to navigate its way with as little damage as possible and bring Israel to a safe shore.

During an economic crisis, what matters is that the government keeps its foot on the accelerator.

What is the alternative? ... There is no alternative. The only alternative you can give is stalemate.

I had watched a dozen comets ... slowly creep across the sky as each one signed its sweeping flourish in the guest book of the Sun.

The Syrians should stop hesitating. If they really want peace, there's no better way than direct talks -- face to face. We hope to have that happen as soon as possible.