Peres: 'Arik loved his people, and his people loved him'
President Shimon Peres mourned the passing of Ariel Sharon, saying "Sharon surrendered today to a heroic battle for his life. Arik was a brave soldier and a daring statesman, who donated much to the security and fortification of the State of Israel."
He said, "Arik loved his people, and his peope loved him. He was one of Israel's greatest defenders and chief architects, who never knew fear and never lack for vision. Sharon knew how to decide and how to act." (Noam 'Dabul' Dvir)
