Can Fatah reform itself?
Absolutely. Fatah is no different from any other party. It is subject to reform. It’s a great party. It’s been leading the Palestinian movement for the last four decades. We’ve created so many things, so many institutions — we’re the ones who made democracy in this region! We’re the ones transferring power in transparent fashion, in peaceful fashion. Where do you see this in the Arab world? C’mon, guys, give us a little credit! I’m not saying we’re perfect. The European Union has said it will cut funding. This will affect you. One thing, you mention $700 million. I don’t know where you get these figures. The United States has never transferred directly to us $1 for our infrastructure. Neither did Europe. Neither did Japan. I was the government minister for nine years. We did schools, hospital, roads, water systems, working with the United States — they had their contractors working here, and they paid them directly. The United States has never transferred a single dollar to these pro
