When we try to push the envelope, there are certain sectors of society that say this is a Zionist plot to sort of destabilize our country, or this is an American agenda.
ABDULLAH IIExtremists, who thrive on conflict; who do not tolerate diversity; who seek power through division and destruction.
More Abdullah II Quotes
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Chemical weapons are something that scares everybody.
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Our response has been, “Well, let’s then make an effort to get the Israelis and the Palestinians to sit around the table.” That hasn’t happened. So we only have ourselves to blame for this crisis.
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My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.
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I don’t think the Middle East could afford another war.
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Jerusalem is a time bomb that I fear is just waiting to go off.
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I believe nuclear energy in Jordan will be done in such a way where it is a public-private partnership so everyone can see exactly what’s going on.
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I like to look at the glass half full.
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We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices.
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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.
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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.
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And it’s about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people. Because today, if you’re appointed by the king, they don’t feel that they’re responsible for the people.
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I look at Jerusalem as being a beacon for the three monotheistic religions.
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Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
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We have no right to dictate, through irresponsible action or narrow-mindedness, the future of our children, and our children’s children. There has been enough destruction, enough death, enough waste.
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Remember you don’t do anything in isolation.
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