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Abdallah II Quotes

Abdallah II quotes about people

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
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
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
Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruction and fear. Most costly, however, was the loss of hope. The most precious gift that you can present to your peoples over the coming weeks is renewed hope born out of tangible progress on the ground. Abdallah II
There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people. Abdallah II
Today more than ever we need creative minds to address the issues of the age. And one of the most urgent is this: How can humanity know so much, achieve so much, and still fail so many people so badly? Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the..."
We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices. Abdallah II
We want to be, I think, an example for the rest of the Arab world, because there are a lot of people who say that the only democracy you can have in the Middle East is the Muslim Brotherhood. Abdallah II
The Middle East has the highest unemployment percentage of any region in the world we have the largest youth cohort of history coming into the market place that frustration does translate into the political sphere when people are hungry and without jobs. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "If you believe that the killing of innocent people is right,..."
If you believe that the killing of innocent people is right, then you are not part of my future. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "My view is when you use violence on your people, that never..."
My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well. Abdallah II
Abdallah II quote: "I think the debate in our society now is that people have to..."
I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism. Abdallah II

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