History will decide whether their choice was a good one. I am an optimist. The brilliant general who saved Israel during the Yom Kippur War is not going to appoint it - to disappoint it now. I believe that Prime Minister Sharon, when he says that he seeks peace, I believe him. He said so repeatedly, and he deserves to be given a chance.
Events evolve at a dazzling pace.
Few came to Israel's aid. Israel's solitude remains constant in the annals of our history. Which brings me the second concept of which I spoke earlier - the two concepts that shape our sensitivity as Jews. Some are moments of joy and friendship. Others are filled with distress and anguish.