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There are so many different sub-societies inside of Syria.
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For me, I am left leaning when it comes to health and education, on the right when it comes to defense. So I don't know where I come on the political spectrum. And I think this the challenge that a lot of Jordanians have to deal with.
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Remember you don't do anything in isolation.
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Each country its cost analysis is going to be different. So what we are you seeing in Syria, for example, is different than what's going on in Jordan. The maps are being rewritten.
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We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices.
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Don't take 'no' for an answer.
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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.
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The security and the future of Jordan is hand-in-hand with the future of the Palestinians and the Israelis.
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The Arab World is writing a new future the pen is in our own hands.
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When there's a status quo, usually what shakes everybody up is some sort of military confrontation, at which point we all come running and screaming to pick up the pieces.
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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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I like to look at the glass half full.
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What keeps me up at night is poverty and unemployment.
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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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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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There is resistance to change. There's a resistance to ideas.
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I'm not the type of person that is forced.
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I'm easily entertained.
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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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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.
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