18 Quotes by David Makovsky

The younger generation wants to see specialists, and doesn't believe everyone can move from job to job. The younger generation is more technocratic. The tendency of the old generals is to base the merits of people's worth on where they fought.

The administration seems like it's preoccupied with a lot of other issues from Iraq (to Hurricane) Katrina, the economy.

It's clearly offensive when the president of Israel makes a criticism and instead of dealing with the essence of the criticism, Netanyahu turns it around and basically questions the motives and patriotism of the president.

Gaza First, not Gaza Last. If the pull out is successful, and people see it's quieter, it could embolden moderates on both sides.

If his team is not on board, how is the country going to be on board?

I don't see how the Israeli people are served by another house here, another house there, when the big picture is to create a partnership with the Palestinians.

The key is for the U.S. to send an unambiguous signal that it wants to see a cooling-off period, ... Especially until it is clear what kind of policies, what kind of government Sharon will be able to put together.

This is a consequential election, with monumental events. It's all about one idea: borders.

The main event is to leverage aid and to make sure the U.S. is not alone.