- Henry Kissinger: Madam Prime Minister, in terms of our work together, I think it's important for you to remember that I am first an American, second I'm Secretary of State, and third, I am a Jew.
- Golda Meir: You forget that in Israel we read from right to left.
- Henry Kissinger: Of course.
- Golda Meir: If the Arabs defeat us with Soviet weapons, what message does that send to the Free World, Henry?
- Henry Kissinger: I have some Phantoms for you.
- Golda Meir: Today, around 2:00 p.m., the Egyptian and Syrian armies launched an offensive against Israel. The enemy suffered serious losses. The rulers of Egypt and Syria have long planned a ceasefire violation. In their cowardice, the attackers spread the lie that Israel opened fire first. Our enemies hoped to surprise the citizens of Israel on Yom Kippur. But we were not surprised. For several days, the Israeli intelligence services have known that the Egyptian and Syrian armies were preparing for a combined attack. We wholeheartedly trust in the spirit and power of the IDF to defeat the enemy.
- Golda Meir: We will keep fighting until every Egyptian soldier has been driven back across the canal. They will gain nothing by force. If they want their land back, they must recognize the sovereign state of Israel.
- Golda Meir: We are facing an unholy alliance between the Soviets and the Arabs that must be defeated. If our enemies stop fearing us, they will attack again and again and again.
- Eli Zeira: They also have a plan to destroy our economy by luring us to the front again and again.
- David 'Dado' Elazar: The Egyptians and Syrians have nearly a million men on our borders. We must act.
- Eli Zeira: The Egyptians need the Russians to operate the SAM missiles.
- Golda Meir: Unless they've taught them which buttons to press, of course.