Ariel Sharon Ease Quotations

We will conduct negotiations with the Palestinians in order to achieve political settlements, but not under the pressure of terrorism and violence, ... We're prepared to ease the suffering of the Palestinians, but we cannot do this under the pressure of terrorism and violence.

I have outlined to Gen. Powell the steps I will take if calm is restored in order to ease the economic conditions of the Palestinian population in the Palestinian Authority territories, ... One thing will be clear. Israel will not be negotiating under the pressure of terror and violence.

It's completely clear that in order to ease (the sanctions), there are steps that Chairman Arafat must take. The steps came up in my discussion with General Powell and I imagine they will be made clear also to Chairman Arafat.