Leon Charney Quotes

Leon Charney

Profession : Businessman

Birth : July 23, 1938

First, we would reposition UPI by bringing it into the 21st century with new technology. And second would be to better utilize its assets, like the library and archives, which have terrific value.

Leon Charney

There's a lot of egos in these countries, like the French, the Germans, et cetera, and so they keep funding and rehabilitating Yasser Arafat.

Leon Charney

Judaism is a brilliant religion, and the main function of Judaism is to learn and read.

Leon Charney

There's no way in the world that the United States does not want to spread democratic ideals, but the first thing we have to do is that which is the interest of our security.

Leon Charney

I remember when I was in the Middle East, Yasser Arafat used to go to Bahrain and Qatar on a Thursday and then go to Saudi Arabia and get his financial help on a Saturday.

Leon Charney

Can you get a democracy in Saudi Arabia? These people talk about theocracy, not democracy. So I think it's a very tough situation.

Leon Charney

The Iraqi war has transformed the Middle East.

Leon Charney

I have no doubts, by the way, that Ariel Sharon really wants to move the peace process forward.

Leon Charney