78 Quotes by Abdallah II of Jordan

In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change.

Jerusalem is a time bomb that I fear is just waiting to go off.

Blowing up buses will not induce the Israelis to move forward, and neither will the killing of Palestinians or the demolition of their homes and their future. All this needs to stop. And we pledge that Jordan will do its utmost to help achieve it.

Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?

I look at Jerusalem as being a beacon for the three monotheistic religions.

If you believe that the killing of innocent people is right, then you are not part of my future.

I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism.

I've benefited from the best of both societies and both cultures, East and West.

My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.