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Abdallah II Quotes

Abdallah II quotes

Jordanian Leader January 30, 1962

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I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through. Abdallah II
It's a tremendous responsibility to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. This family has had the burden of leadership on its shoulders for 1,400 years. I'm not going to drop the ball on my shift. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "If everybody is happy, then something is wrong with the..."
If everybody is happy, then something is wrong with the democratic process. Abdallah II
If you look at military and intelligence positions from the 1950s, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been against American national interests. Abdallah II
In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change. Abdallah II
Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's? Abdallah II
I think the success of democracy is not really police security; it's the presence of a broad middle class. The stronger the middle class of a people is, the less you have to worry about one group coming in and exploiting the democratic process for its own ends. Abdallah II
We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking, 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously, my answer is you always benefit from peace. Abdallah II
Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered. Abdallah II
If you have a government that is elected, they need to do the hard work - because if they don't, they won't be around the next time the ballot box is open. Abdallah II
When I talk to people in need, they tell me they want to hope; they are eager for opportunity; they are ready for better days. And I can tell you that every time their hopes are disappointed, all nations lose. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "I've benefited from the best of both societies and both..."
I've benefited from the best of both societies and both cultures, East and West. Abdallah II
Many occasions I've sat down with Israelis to say, where do you see your country in 10 years time, and work me back, so we can figure out the synergies and the connections between Israel and the rest of the Arab world. No Israeli has ever been able to answer that question. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "The Arab Spring I think we will look back whether it's two..."
The Arab Spring I think we will look back whether it's two years, five years, ten or fifteen. And say it's a good thing. Abdallah II
Is Israel going to continue to be 'Fortress Israel'? Or, as we all hope, become accepted into the neighborhood, which I believe is the only way we can move forward in harmony. Abdallah II

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