More Quotes
Defence Minister Ehud Barak, – “Iran will likely reach [strike] immunity within three quarters of a year.”
From: Israel Hayom
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta – “Obviously to go beyond that raises our concerns about the unintended consequences that could result. And I have to tell you, thirdly, there are going to be economic consequences to that could impact not just on our economy but the world economy. So those things all need to be considered. I’ve made those points before and I’ll discuss them again.”
From Jerusalem Post
Defence Minister Ehud Barak – “The Middle East with a nuclear Iran is a totally different place,” he said. “That will open a new round (of the) nuclear arms race under much less responsible hands…It’s too risky.”
From: Ynetnews
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – “A law like this will not pass in a government I head. The independence of the judiciary is above everything. I view as paramount the separation of powers and the rule of law.”
From the Jerusalem Post
King Abdullah of Jordan (BBC Online, 14/11): ‘I believe, if I were in his shoes, I would step down. I would step down and make sure whoever comes behind me has the ability to change the status-quo that we’re seeing.’
US President Barack Obama – “We are not taking any options off the table. Iran with nuclear weapons would pose a threat not only to the region but also to the United States.”.
From Haaretz