If we are to build a brighter future for the young people of this world, then we must replace hatred and intolerance with compassion and understanding. Seeds of Peace offers hope in this vital mission. The organization brings tomorrow's leader's together to accomplish changing minds and hearts one person at a time. -President George W. Bush
Seed of Peace epitomizes the kind of effort so desperately needed in the Middle East to bring Arab and Israelis in contact with one another at a personal level. -Secretary of State Colin Powell
The best thing I've seen in the region over the last eight years is this Seeds of Peace program. That kind of dialogue is what has to replace the bullets and the rocks. - Former President Bill Clinton
There can be no more important initiative than bringing together young people who have seen the ravages of war to learn the art of peace. Seeds of Peace is certainly an example of the world the United Nations is actively working for. -UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
When I met with President Bush, I told him the youngsters at Seeds of Peace are my symbol of coexistence and peace in the region. - Mahmood Abbas
Seeds of Peace is greatly contributing to the cause of peace and is vitally important. If these young people represent the next generation, then I can only be more optimistic regarding the future. You are the true builders of peace. -Shimon Peres
Seeds of Peace is a very fine organization, an important and noble cause. It's promoting peace and reconciliation in places where it's most needed. I'd like to express my support of Seeds of Peace: It's the future. Where there is no hope, no community, there are the ingredients for instability and violence. Seeds of Peace does make a start in changing the hearts and minds of young people and through them the entire region. -Senator George Mitchell
Its hard to believe these idyllic moments. Back home this would be virtually unthinkable. For one moment this summer, history did stand still. -60 Minutes
Seeds of Peace is doing the hard work of building peaceful coexistence, one relationship at a time, and will be remembered by an entire generation of children who have grown up in the shadow of conflict in the Middle East. -Former President Bill Clinton
I welcome the efforts of Seeds of Peace. Such exposure at an early age to a divergence of views plays a crucial part in laying the foundations for tolerance and understanding. -British Prime Minister Tony Blair
These campers are living the peaceful existence their parents can only dream about. By living together, the youths overcome stereotypes and form friendships that were once impossible. They are beginning to change the mindset of hatred through their experiences. -USA Today
If the future can arrive at one place on Earth and later migrate to another part of the world, this pine-scented camp on the shores of Pleasant Lake may hold hope for the tormented Holy Land. -The Washington Post
Inspired by the example of Seeds of Peace, let us cast our lot with those who choose to climb the path to reconciliation. Let us support them, and see them safely through. Thank you for everything you are doing for my favorite organization, Seeds of Peace. - Madeleine Albright
Looking at you, I see ample reason for renewed hope. As Seeds of Peace, you have overcome the political divides and emotional traumas of our shared history and forged meaningful friendships that have allowed you to understand and even transcend your differences. You can do something the most powerful political leaders cannot—you can realize the future we all hope for. - Her Majesty Queen Noor
These future world leaders participate in a camp that resembles the United Nations with a teen-age twist. -The Boston Globe
Seeds of Peace is an institution. I wholeheartedly support your efforts. -Benjamin Netanyahu
We are most proud of Seeds of Peace because it is extremely vital to spread peace not only among leaders, and not only between institutions, but most important, between people. -Yasser Arafat
Never before had they met children their own age from the opposite sides of the conflicts in their countries. But weeks later, amid hugs and tears of farewell, the enemies had become friends. -TIME
What you are doing is an extraordinary act of courage. We adults have a lot to learn from you when it comes to overcoming stereotypes, bridging historical divides and learning to live in peace. Children often are our best ambassadors. They are our Seeds of Peace. - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
I wear a tie of what is called Seeds of Peace. These are brilliant children who have come together over the last several years. Some of the best friendships and the strongest ties have come to exist between these children. I often wonder whether we, the elder generations, could not learn from them. They are capable, without any doubt, of achieving great things in the time ahead. -King Hussein
I believe that what you are doing is so important to what were all trying to achieve. You deserve all our thanks. Its a remarkable program. -Madeleine Albright
Seeds of Peace is dong what no government can. It is instilling hope in the hearts of future generations. It is empowering young people to lead. It is emboldening them to do a better job than we have done. It is equipping them to make this a better and safer world. -Barbra Streisand
I met with the graduates of your program when I was in Israel. They are impressive indeed. Seeds of Peace efforts worldwide are deserving of every commendation. -Isaac Stern
Witnessing young Arabs and Israelis sitting together at the White House ceremony gives me hope that soon all Arabs and Israelis can live normal lives side-by-side. -Yitzhak Rabin
For a visitor to spend two days with Mohamed and Yo Yo and Laith is to see something powerful. They play soccer, baseball, basketball and tennis together. They sleep together in cabins. And they are changing. -The New York Times
After the flood hit Jericho, not one of my Israeli counterparts in the peace talks called to ask about my family. But 21 Israeli kids, 13 to 15 years old, called my daughter. Every single one of the kids from Seeds of Peace called Dalai to ask if she was okay, to see if we were okay. This is the future. -Saab Erekat
Any visitor who witnesses the interaction between these children feels convinced that change is occurring and that genuine friendships and respect for the other have formed. -Saudi Gazette
This people-to-people initiative is as important as anything that is achieved by governments. Indeed, it may even prove more important. -Henry Kissinger
Through their peacemaking work, the kids make contact across a divide that seemed unbridgeable. These children could have a ripple effect throughout their societies. -The Christian Science Monitor
Seeds of Peace is as important as anything done by statesmen, politicians, and people like myself because these seeds create hope. It is really to the young people who we must look for long-term, durable peace and for genuine reconciliation. -George Mitchell
In a corner of the world where images are often more important than reality, the sight of two historic enemies getting along, even becoming friends, may send a powerful message to adults. -Good Morning America
At the Seeds of Peace camp in Maine, Arabs and Israelis put away prejudice and anger and learn to live together. -People
