The iron principle that has guided me regarding what we have experienced
in our history and what we experienced in the Holocaust
when we were as a driven leaf and could not defend ourselves
and they slaughtered us in an awful manner, is that we must be
capable of defending ourselves by ourselves against any threat.
This principle continues to guide us in actual practice.
The diplomatic alliances are helpful and complement our abilities,
but they are no substitute for the ability to defend
ourselves by ourselves. I believe in the book of books
(Bible) and I read it as a call to action that every generation
must do what it can to ensure the eternity of Israel.
I know that without the ability to wield the sword of David
we would not be here; therefore, we do what needs to be done
in order to ensure that we will be here.
The Lone Oak Tree in Gush Etzion symbolizes settlement,
the redemption of the land of Israel, at the heart of the land of Israel.
Its roots are deep. It sends branches toward the heavens.
This is the people of Israel. Nobody will uproot us from here.
This tree ― is for eternity.
It is a really historic phase for a unique joint co-operation
with a long-term economic agreement that includes many
industrial, agricultural, services, infrastructure, oil, power
and many other fields.
We will be by Syria's side for the reconstruction phase as we
have been by its side in fighting terrorism.
Iran considers the victory against terrorism in Syria
a victory for itself.
We are going to create in the coming days an independent
European financial institution with Great Britain, Germany and France.
The agreement will be signed in the next few days so
that we are can continue, thanks to this independent
financial institution, to trade with Iran even
if the United States doesn't want that.