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Yitzhak Rabin Quotes

Israeli prime minister & peace negotiator

Born: 1922
Died: 1995
Lived in: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, Israel

Yitzhak Rabin was a military commander who became prime minister of Israel. His later leadership included negotiations with Palestinians and the peace process with Jordan. His speeches on peace emphasised the responsibility of leaders and the work required to turn agreements into reality.

A LESSER-KNOWN DETAIL

In a 1994 address to the US Congress he introduced himself with the army service number he had carried as a young soldier.

Words by Yitzhak Rabin

“We design the face of history.”

Address to the US Congress, 26 July 1994

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“The responsibility is in our hands.”

Address to the US Congress, 26 July 1994

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“We have a lot of work ahead of us.”

Address to the US Congress, 26 July 1994

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