Quotes by Mahmud Abbas

“We reject these words and we do not accept what Sharon said yesterday. No one has any right to cancel issues from negotiations between us and them.”

“At a time when the Palestinian Authority is trying to maintain calm, this murder intentionally aims at renewing the vicious cycle of violence.”

“But it will not bring you peace.”

“Any Israeli government must cooperate with us and must not ignore the Palestinian side.”

“We are ready to negotiate with the Israelis if they want on the basis of international legitimacy.”

“The Palestinian people should not be punished because they chose democracy.”

“We call on the Israeli government to stop these measures which are only intended to isolate the Palestinian Authority.”

“We say to the Israeli government that we are a peaceful nation but we want our rights.”

“The information I received from Jordans prime minister and intelligence chief is dangerous and surprising at the same time.”

“The constitution gives me explicit and definite authority to remove a government from power, but I dont want to use this authority. But everyone should know that by law I have this power in my hands.”