In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel's side and a serious obstacle to peace.

I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem it to be wrong.

All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice.

Every year, there's going to be someone who's going to be a thorn in your side. This year, it's the Devil Rays. You look at their record lately, and it's not too shabby. They've always had talented people.

I'll be glad you're gone. You've been a thorn in my side.

That's been a thorn in our side all year. We have to keep working on it. It's a mental thing. We're lucky that didn't bite us tonight.