7 Quotes & Sayings By Ehud Olmert

Ehud Olmert is a former Israeli prime minister. He was the fourth Jewish prime minister of the State of Israel (2006–2009). He is the first Reform Jew to hold the office. A former member of the liberal Alignment, he later joined the Likud party and was elected to its Knesset in 1981, and became leader of that party in 1987 Read more

He became the seventh Prime Minister of Israel on June 14, 2006, following Ariel Sharon's resignation after suffering a massive stroke. Olmert was elected Prime Minister again by the Knesset in January 2009.

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I always wake up early Saturday morning, and I have a little bit more time, so I go to the gym. Ehud Olmert
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I am focused on what needs to be done for the people of Israel. Period. I do not pity myself and I do not pat myself on the shoulder. I get up in the morning full of energy to fulfill my mission. Ehud Olmert
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Merkel is an amazing woman, very experienced in international politics. Ehud Olmert
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For me, Arik Sharon - I remember his courage and inspiration. I want to remember him the way he really was, not as an aging 80-year-old man living in bed helpless and unconscious. Ehud Olmert
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The values of democracy, brotherhood, and freedom that constitute the building blocks of American society are also shared by Israeli society, together with the faith in man's power and ability to change and influence his surroundings. Ehud Olmert
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I trust the integrity of the British government and the British soldiers. Ehud Olmert