Golda Meir on Accountability

This country exists as the fulfillment of a promise made by God Himself. It would be ridiculous to ask it to account for its legitimacy."

--Le Monde, 1971-10-15

1898 – 1978

Golda Meir

Fourth prime minister of Israel, elected on

17 March 1969, after serving as Minister of

Labour and Foreign Minister. Known as the

"Iron Lady" of Israeli politics, David Ben-Gurion

called her "the best man in the government".