"I don't accept the formula that has existed for many years, that Israel can live without Europe and

"I don't accept the formula that has existed for many years, that Israel can live without Europe and Europe can live without Israel. That's why I'm encouraging the EU all the time to play a key role in the peace process."
Silvan Shalom
Israeli foreign minister, addressing European Union counterparts in Brussels.
"I know the mission of the troops here. They're not here to fight or kill anybody. They're here to help you get on your feet. You have to help them feel more secure in order for them to help you."
George Kazour
A translator for U.S. troops in Iraq, addressing skeptical Iraqis in Arabic.