75 Quotes by Jamal Khashoggi

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    That is what I want: I want a better Saudi Arabia. I don't see myself as an opposition. I'm not calling for the overthrow of the regime, because I know it's not possible and is too risky, and there is no one to overthrow the regime. I'm just calling for reform of the regime.

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    Corruption in Saudi Arabia is quite different from corruption in most other countries, as it is not limited to a 'bribe' in return for a contract, or expensive gift for the family member of a government official or prince, or use of a private jet that is charged to the government so a family can go on vacation.

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    The United States should propose partition in Syria. Assad can keep what he controls, and the rebels can form local governments and establish a new entity.

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    Saudi Arabia must return to fully supporting the Syrian revolution and to ally with the Turks.

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    Muslims around the world deserve to see birthplace of Islam represent the ethics of Islam.

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    The Arab world was ripe with hope during the spring of 2011. Journalists, academics, and the general population were brimming with expectations of a bright and free Arab society within their respective countries.

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    The expectation that 'Trump as president' will be starkly different from 'Trump as candidate' is a false hope at best.

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