When questioned on Israel's future, in The New York Times (12 December 1974)
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To be or not to be is not a question of compromise. Either you be or you don’t be.
— Golda Meir
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About Golda Meir
Golda Meir (born Golda Mabovitz (גולדה מאיר 3 May 1898 – 8 December 1978) was an Israeli politician and one of the founders of the State of Israel. She served as Minister of Labor, Foreign Minister, and as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. She is the only woman to have served as a Prime Minister of Israel.
About Golda Meir
Golda Meir (born Golda Mabovitz (גולדה מאיר 3 May 1898 – 8 December 1978) was an Israeli politician and one of the founders of the State of Israel. She served as Minister of Labor, Foreign Minister, and as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. She is the only woman to have served as a Prime Minister of Israel.
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