176 Quotes by Mahmoud Abbas

Peace and security cannot be guaranteed by the construction of walls, by the erection of checkpoints and the confiscation of land, but rather by the recognition of rights.

spending time and energies to move the process forward.

I tell you, frankly, we have a historical opportunity that hinges on our good performance. Today there is no room for personal agendas,

My brothers, we are living these days in historical joy, a great joy, with the dismantling of settlements out of the Gaza Strip,

We have one law for everyone and no one is above the law. We are not going to tolerate chaos after today.

We hope that we can reach a satisfactory solution for us, because it's important to have full freedom for people to come in and out, ... This subject is under serious discussion, but there is no agreement at this time ... We hope that we can reach solutions for all the crossings very soon.

We have taken active steps in imposing the rule of law and public order and ban armed demonstrations,

We have to reach the moment when the vision of President Bush to have two states for the Israelis and the Palestinians is implemented.

We have agreed with Prime Minister Sharon to cease all violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians, wherever they are,