I say: The time has come for my courageous and proud people, after decades of displacement and colonial occupation and ceaseless suffering, to live like other peoples of the earth, free in a sovereign and independent homeland.
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Nationality: Palestinian Type: Statesman Born: March 26, 1935 |
“Before the operation on my left hand I wasn't able to stretch my fingers open all the way. I've never had very big hands, but I could do the splits with them. Eventually I couldn't any more. I had a twisted tendon in my little finger that prevented me from being able to stretch.”
“I don't really care if people get upset. I think I'm doing my job if people get upset; I want them to think! We all want them to think, hopefully.”