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Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qu

Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that.

I can take it. The tougher it gets the cooler I get.

I can take it. The tougher it gets the cooler I get.

Always remember that others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And

Always remember that others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.

I don't think that a leader can control to any great extent his destiny. Very seldom can he step in

I don't think that a leader can control to any great extent his destiny. Very seldom can he step in and change the situation, if the forces of history are running in another direction.

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