Narrator: "A Woman Called Golda", the story so far:
lt. If there is a war, it will be her fau
(shouting) Her fault!
"I failed. There will be war."
Narrator: In a moment, "A Woman Called Golda" continues.
(bass drumbeat)
In a democracy, the majority rules.
Those in favor of sending Golda?
None. Golda goes.
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I think he's trying to get even with me.
Well, maybe when I get back.
I probably won't be here.
Really? Where are you going?
Uh-huh.
. And I am going there to hire aircraft mechanics
So do you have an answer for that?
What is different?
in. We'll never see each other aga
Do you really think that you can talk me out of going?
No, I have to get thro ugh to these people.
I'll know when the time comes to say it.
h. ...then there'll be no Jewish people, as suc
...a Jewish homela nd, will be smashed.
. That decision is taken
That is normal.
se. ...or we'll lo
(man coughing)
...and of the Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations...
...the establishment of the Jewish State in Palestine...
...to be called:
...and aircraft mechanics from Czechoslovakia.
And with her work done, Golda flew home from America.
(applauding)
(whispers) Shalom.
...they would come back and take over Jewish property.
Of course, we were not driven into the sea...
...and they confined them to refugee camps.
...after 30 years.
(sniffles, sighs)
He was a son-of-a-bitch.
(typewriter clacking)
...Tunisia, Morocco, Yemen.
(all laughing)
We don't need a piece of pap er to tell us.
. I can arrange that too
(forcefully) Get married.
(Rabbi recites "The Mourners' Kaddish" in Hebrew)
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Lou (voiceover): In 1951, her husband Morris died.
...he paid for.
Shalom, Morris.
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The best of my life.
We demand the death of Israel."
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(shouts) Oh!
...but you still haven't taken a Hebrew name.
What is this, now, BG?
Who's going to be Foreign Minister?
l. You will make them fit i n with you. I know you wil
e. Now, about changing your nam
n: I've thought of a name that's very close to Meyerso
gh. A week should be more than enou
...with weapons supplied by the Soviet Union.
...from the Sinai and the Gaza Strip.
...to the neighbors of Israel.
...disease, illiteracy?
The betterment of all our lands, and all our people...
And we would have to fight again.
Thank you, Mr. President.
(revelers hollering)
: Mrs. Meir, my question is
They get up-to-date weapon s from the Soviet Union...
And if you were in my position , sir, what would you do?
(revelers hollering)
You come. Come now. Come.
(women shrieking)
(laughing)
(dove twittering)
Lou (voiceover): And she never did.
I think we should have the same chance.
Is this a subj ect for chatting?
(chuckling)
I must wash my hai r and think.
Before it really is too late.
(telephone ringing)
(birds chirping)
(siren wailing)
(birds twittering)
Yes. I know you, Mr. Kedem.
d? What--? What happene
...soon after he went into the apartment.
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If she didn't, I'd quit.
Those lumps don't mean anything, do they?
They do?
They do.
. Nu. Let's hear
...is a disease of the lymphatic system called lymphoma.
Malignant lymphoma.
Malignant, I understand.
Eventually, it penetrates the other systems.
I'd say you have a good few years ahead of you.
But the question is: Those few years...
Your mind won't be affected.
r. Agreed, Mrs. Mei
Would it hurt you to call me Golda, like everybody else?
...much less retired?
. ...with books that I've been wanting to read
I like the movies, you know.
The way I'm forever rushing now.
How can you desert a brand new Prime Minister of your own party?
I suppose if Eshkol needs me, I'll stay that long.
(siren wailing)
Man (shouting): This ambulance is ready to go. Send another ambulance.
...including plane s and pilots.
If we accept all thi s, we might as well cut our throats.
da. Come back to work, Gol
y. I am saying run the part
...you could unite the party like nobody else.
(ringing)
Hello. Kibbutz Revivim.
The Western Wall.
No, not this time.
I'm sure He doesn't know it yet. Wait till He finds out.
If you're tired, then drive yourself home.
(cheering)
(bus passengers cheering & applauding)
u. Golda: Thank yo
I don't even know what you're saying.
...you're the only one who could unite the country.
Now it is the whole country.
...and help to build a homelan d in a plain and simple way.
No matter. You're in good health, right?
(chuckles)
t. I did enjoy my retiremen
Yeah. The hell you did.
...may become militaristic.
...and dead Jewish people.
...is fundamental for the Jewish renaissance.
("Hail to the Chief")
(crickets chirping)
(sighs)
(cries out)
(gasping)
me. Lou. Come and get
(tires screech)
...of blowing things out of all proportions.
Do you feel better now?
(chattering)
on. Avi: Put the coats
(chuckling)
Remember, if it makes my h air fall out just one hair...
Never has been.
u. Won't you come in, please? Thank yo
Thank you.
No, coffee's fine, thank you.
(birds chirping)
And if I know he r, a little somethi ng to go with it.
Uh-huh.
There. Sit down.
There, I'll just bring this out to the boys and I'll be right back.
Mmm.
(men laughing)
(dishes clanging)
. ...comparable to the Starfighter
No, the plane we n eed is the Phantom.
Let's talk tanks.
...at a range of a thousan d to 1200 yards.
.. Oh, Senator, please.
. ...sell us the M60
My dear lady, how do you keep up on all this?
e. But we have no choic
No peace.
(crickets chirping)
Alright. What about the recipe for your honey cake?
Without calling up the Reserves...
...8,500 men...
...276 tanks.
Seventeen-hundred tanks against our 176.
? What does intelligence say
We think they somehow got the idea we may attack them.
Sadat simply has his army on maneuvers.
(men shouting outside)
Man (shouting outside): Hurry up. We'll miss our unit.
(airplane flying overhead)
And the vote was against mobilizati on, unanimously.
) (sighs heavily
rs. ...evacuating the families of Russian military adviso
This does not alter our current assessme nt of the situation."
(telephone ringing)
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Dado, I know that your approach can save lives up front.
If we strike first , we'll get nothing from anyone.
e. No pre-emptive strik
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...the Syrians shelled Israeli positions and then attacked.
In the south, the Egyptians crossed the Suez Canal along its entire length.
(telephone ringing)
) (ringing
Hello?
d? (shouting) Well? Has the airlift starte
Tell Kissinger he can slee p when the war is over.
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...Israeli forces took the offensive.
(incoming missile)
Thank God we rejected the temptation to strike first.
...operating in the Egyptian territory.
A kind of national trauma set in.
(shouts) Murderers.
Do you want to know what I tell my children?
I tell them you killed their father.
Especially when the other si de suddenly attacks.
Those people are not like our people.
...that's why God chose us?
Yes, yes, I suppose so.
Well.
eh? "Woman Most Admired",
? Would Morris have voted for me
...maybe there is somethin g I would change.
My whole life.
(children chattering)
Golda: Well, there was a number of reasons.
s? ...between Israel and those other countrie
Yes.
e? When will that b
...more than they hate us.
That's when peace will come.
(birds chirping)
How about your frien ds and your enemies?
Not just talking about it?
...I'd like to see somebody try to keep me away.
(fireworks booming)
(cheers & applause)
...devoid of any scheme or whim.
...is not the same as meeting face-to-face.
...and safe for us.
...I want to say something to President Sadat:
(laughing)
...I have a little gift for your granddaughter.
Let us...
...hope...
...in Geneva...
...that has taken place between us.
(crowd applauding)
...thanking Mrs. Meir...
...for this kind gesture.
...will continue, and flourish...
nt. Excellent. Excelle
...Deputy Foreign Minister of Egypt.
...distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
...at such an important time in history.
...the President of Israel: His Excellency Ephraim Katzir.
Katzir: Thank you.
Katzir: ...as we stand on the threshold of peace, we pray for...
Ladies and gentlemen, Golda Meir.
...I have the responsibility to be a good one.
(laughing)
I hope we see each other again soon.
I'm glad you came.
o. I am glad to
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...what we've been able to defend by the skin of our teeth.
And I hope they do better.
Lou (voiceover): Shalom, Golda.
(children singing "Hatikva")
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