That frustration does translate into the political sphere when people are hungry and without jobs.
ABDULLAH IIPeace with Israel is a strategic imperative for Jordan.
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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.
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At the end of the day we want to bring stability and hope to Iraq. That’s the only way to defeat terrorism.
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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.
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The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited. … There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king.
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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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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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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?
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I don’t think the Middle East could afford another war.
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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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It’s a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through.
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There are going to be a lot of questions, not just in my country, but across the Middle East.
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Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered.
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I personally believe that any country that has a nuclear program should conform to international regulations and should have international regulatory bodies that check to make sure that any nuclear program moves in the right direction.
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The incentive that you give to your youth is going to be the make-or-break future of the country.
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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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