Israel was born under the British mandate. We learned from the British what democracy means, and how it … - Shimon Peres

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Israel was born under the British mandate. We learned from the British what democracy means, and how it behaves in a time of danger, war and terror. We thank Britain for introducing freedom and respect of human rights both in normal and demanding circumstances.

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In many ways, the media today makes dictatorship impossible. But it also makes democracy intolerable.

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I've worked with 10 presidents. It's a record. I worked with Republicans and Democrats. All of them when it came to Israel were, movingly, friendly. From Truman, who was the first to recognize Israel 11 minutes after the U. N. resolution, to Obama. When it comes to the major issues of security and strategy, we are together, completely.

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I am leaving the office but am not leaving the battle for peace.

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