Today is the birthday of prime minister Ariel Sharon. We all pray for his health and wish for his speedy recovery.

A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled.

When I addressed international forums as prime minister, the Israeli people expected me to present bold political initiatives that would bring peace - not arguments outlining why achieving peace now is not possible.

As a citizen of a democratic state, I have always believed that when a prime minister is elected in Israel, even those who voted against him at the polls are obligated to desire his success.

Prime Minister, you have blood on your hands.

I was not interested in being minister of defense or minister of foreign affairs.