The Egyptians could run to Egypt, the Syrians into Syria. The only place we could run was into the sea, and before we did that we might as well fight.

We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret weapon - no alternative.

It is true we have won all our wars, but we have paid for them. We don't want victories anymore.

We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have to, and thank God we are efficient.