Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.
ABDULLAH IIMy view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.
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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.
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I’ve benefited from the best of both societies and both cultures, East and West.
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Prime Minister Sharon, Prime Minister Abbas, I urge you today to end the designs of those who seek destruction, annihilation and occupation, and I urge you to have the will and the courage to begin to realize our dreams of peace, prosperity and coexistence.
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The Arab World is writing a new future; the pen is in our own hands.
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Together, we can create a world in which peace is real; in which every human being can thrive; in which all share the promise of our century. I believe we can succeed.
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My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.
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Extremists, who thrive on conflict; who do not tolerate diversity; who seek power through division and destruction.
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I hope that none of the countries in the Middle East are planning anything but the peaceful utilization of nuclear energy.
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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.
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We’re never going to be able to get rid of terrorism, because there is always going to be evil in the world.
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I don’t think the Middle East could afford another war.
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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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Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings,
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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.
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No matter what’s happening in the Middle East – the Arab Spring, et cetera, the economic challenges, high rates of unemployment – the emotional, critical issue is always the Israeli-Palestinian one.
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