Israeli society is comprised of four principal tribes growing closer in size.

Learning the core curriculum cannot come through coercion. It must come through a recognition of the need to integrate with economic life.

It's not for the president to determine the arrangements between Israel and the Palestinians, and the Arab world, but to be the bridge between opinions and to facilitate dialogue and understanding.

Conflicts, even just ones, which in the end can come at the expense of the State of Israel, are things that we must be very cautious about and hold back on personally.

There are three types of pitchers you have to deal with. Some, you just have to tell what town they're in, remind them where they are. Some, you remind them about mechanics, and some, you have to bust their tail. You have to make them your friend and have them trust you.

I want people to not be embarrassed going through breakups and divorces, to know what to do before they get involved in a relationship.

If you're going to think mean things about me or not be a true friend, then we don't need to be friends.

When you ask someone for their vote, you are asking them to place their confidence in you as the steward of the community, so it was humbling that people placed their faith and trust in me.