Military cemeteries in every corner of the world are silent testimony to the failure of national leaders to sanctify human life.
I was a military man for 27 years. I fought so long as there was no chance for peace. I believe that there is now a chance for peace, a great chance. We must take advantage of it for the sake of those standing here, and for those who are not here - and they are many.
I, serial number 30743, Major General Yitzhak Rabin, am a soldier in the army of peace.
