We could reach a point where I cannot perform my duty. Then I will not continue sitting in this place, against and in spite of my convictions.

The lands belong to the entire Palestinian nation and must be utilized in a way that would serve its interests,

I have managed, in the nine months since my election, to create a climate of peace and not a climate of violence amongst Palestinians,

The PLO and the Palestinian people adhere to the renouncement of violence and rejection and condemning of terrorism in all its forms, especially State terrorism, and adhere to all agreements signed between the Palestine Liberation...

The most important message is our readiness, our full readiness to work for the internal security, … We have deployed forces and we have taken a final decision on uniting the security apparatus, and we...

Today Gaza, tomorrow Jerusalem.

despite all the Israeli provocations.

This pullout is a result of our sacrifice, of our patience, the sacrifice of our people, the steadfastness, and the wise people of our nation,

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.

There is no agreement until now but there will be an agreement very soon.

I have not asked anybody so far to form the government but we are leading towards contacts and consultations with all the blocs in parliament. Of course, I am going to ask the majority party...

When I receive in a short time a larger number of officers, I will increase the number of opening hours,

We are in real financial crisis.

There are lands in eastern and northern Gaza still under occupation, … There are differences and agreements over borders.

There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom.

The Palestinian Authority managed to prevent any confrontation between Palestinians and Israelis as the settlers were leaving and this is an indication that the police can do their job,

The chaos that existed is over,

I am determined to implement the program on which I was elected. It is a program that is based on negotiations as a means to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Israel.

We recognize that Palestinians need help in consolidating security forces and training security forces that would defeat the terrorists that would like to stop the march of freedom.

Of course, I am going to ask the majority party to form the government.

You either provide me support so that I can be loyal to this trust you have put in me, or you take it back,

We cannot afford to lose more time, for lots of precious time was wasted.

If the preparations can be finalised, there is nothing to prevent this meeting.

We will no longer tolerate from this day the security anarchy, the armed chaos and the kidnappings,

when the occasion presents itself.

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

If I feel that I can’t fulfill this program … then the seat is not my ultimate ambition.

From today we will not allow armed chaos, the taking of the law into individual hands, or attacks on public property.

I am always optimistic, because at the end we will ultimately reach agreement. But I reaffirm we will not accept a partial agreement,

These issues are certainly harming the peace, and anyone who continues with it of course doesn’t want peace.

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 do not ignore the suffering of the Jews throughout history. It is time to bring all this suffering to an end.

We have embarked on a new era, and we need the international community’s help so that we can return to the negotiations on a final peace agreement with Israel.

The attacks slightly wounded one person and caused major damage in a building used by money changers, and in another building used by Fatah ,

If we win the legislative elections , we will never recognize the state of Israel,

We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967.

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon until now has not shown any readiness to sit together with the Palestinians to discuss all the outstanding issues,

It is necessary for everyone to be committed to a calm agreement.

If we want a successful meeting, we should prepare for it, … If this is done, then there is no obstacle to holding the meeting.

Today we are getting part of the payoff of your sacrifice, by seeing the last settlers leaving Gaza. The credit for the evacuation is for you and for the martyrs who sacrificed themselves and gave...

We are ready to negotiate. We are partners with the Israelis. They don’t have the right to choose their partner. But if they are seeking a Palestinian partner, this partner exists.

not ready for a civil war.

The Palestinian Authority has faced a serious financial crisis since the start of the month.

I think if we start to work seriously, we will only need a few years or a year. It is important for us and the Israelis if they want a real peace.

We are fully aware that the movement of finance is now globally subject to many inspections. I don’t think the world can allow the entry of this type of money.

They will be conducted in a democratic and honest fashion and we will add to the Palestinian democracy that we have promised our people.

Israel reoccupied the cities of the West Bank by a unilateral action, and reestablished the civil and military occupation by a unilateral action, and it is the one that determines whether or not a Palestinian...

If there is proof that the bombers came from inside, we will deal, as usual, with the problem and meet our responsibilities fully.

for the sake of peace and the future of both peoples and the region.

appeasing terrorists will only strengthen them.