UN General Assembly
2013

must all commit ourselves to this cause, united by the prospect of peace. I look forward to the day when Israeli and Palestinian children can live side by side in peace and security in a Jewish and in a Palestinian State. Dialogue is important, yes. But our dialogue must be a prelude to action, and action must mean achieving results. Action must mean making a difference. If we take the recent statements coming from the regime in Iran, some observers see encouraging signs, but sound bites do not remove threats to global security. Kind words, a smile and a charm offensive are not a substitute for real action. We will welcome and acknowledge reform, if and when it comes. By the following test we will know when genuine reform has occurred: has there been real, measurable, material improvement in the lives of the Iranian people and in the security of the world? Not yet. We will judge the regime on the basis of its actions and results. The five permanent members of the Security