"We agree to immediately launch good-faith bilateral negotiations in order to conclude a peace treaty resolving all outstanding issues, including all core issues without exception, as specified in previous agreements ... We agree to engage in vigorous, ongoing and continuous negotiations and shall make every effort to conclude an agreement before the end of 2008."
"First, the time is right because Palestinians and Israelis have leaders who are determined to achieve peace ... Second, the time is right because a battle is under way for the future of the Middle East and we must not cede victory to the extremists. Third, the time is right because the world understands the urgency of supporting these negotiations."
"The negotiations will address all the issues which thus far have been evaded. We will not avoid any subject. While this will be an extremely difficult process for many of us, it is nevertheless inevitable."
"Neither we nor you must beg for peace from the other. It is a joint interest for us and you ... Peace and freedom is a right for us, just as peace and security is a right for you and us ... It is time for the cycle of blood, violence and occupation to end. It is time for us to look at the future together with confidence and hope. It is time for this tortured land that has been called the land of love and peace to live up to its name."
"Now we have an opportunity. We have the whole world. We have President Bush. And it is going to be two states living side by side in peace. Today is over. What's important is tomorrow."
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