Quotes by Hanan Ashrawi

“We are still in the middle of the competition.”

“This is a very serious development. We are witnessing some sort of regression in social norms. Palestine has always been famous for its tolerance, pluralism, amicable relations, lack of discrimination and sectarianism. It is quite alarming that such incidents should take place.”

“there is tremendous displeasure with the function and dysfunction of the government and the Palestinian Authority.”

“We are not interested in a show of negotiations without substance.”

“He was a genuine man of the people, and he was characterized by his high sense of values, his honesty, his integrity, his unwavering commitment to his people and human dimension.”

“Were here because we want to go to the Orient House. Were here because this is our city. Its an occupied city, I know. They have arms, they have weapons, they have police, they have mortar guns, but it is Palestinian and it is under occupation.”

“Israels policy for deliberate assassination”

“It seems to me as usual they are looking at the wrong address. They should look closer at home. I dont think the Sharon policy of attempting to besiege a whole people ... is a policy of utmost responsibility.”

“Were being shelled and bombed and assassinated and killed. Our homes are being destroyed, our children traumatized. Our livelihoods, our institutions, our infrastructure totally demolished.”

“Its very clear that Mr. Baraks intentions all along have been to undermine the peace process, to evade it, to avoid it,”