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There is nothing that I'd love to do more than negotiate with Palestinians. This is my desire. This is my dream. This is my mission.

Ehud Olmert

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Ehud Olmert
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: September 30
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Former Prime Minister Of Israel
Lawyer
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Negotiate
Palestinians
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