Quotes from Abdallah II

Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered.

The Arab World is writing a new future the pen is in our own hands.

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.

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.

Peace with Israel is a strategic imperative for Jordan.

Is Israel going to continue to be 'Fortress Israel'? Or, as we all hope, become accepted into the neighborhood, which I believe is the only way we can move forward in harmony.

We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices.

You're always going to have extremists in every religion.

Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered.

The brave pilot gave his life defending his faith, country and nation and joined other Jordanian martyrs who gave their lives for Jordan.

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

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.

At the end of the day we want to bring stability and hope to Iraq. That's the only way to defeat terrorism.

If you have a government that is elected, they need to do the hard work - because if they don't, they won't be around the next time the ballot box is open.

Wikileaks didn't help confidence with American administrations because of conversations made public so easily.

We have no right to dictate, through irresponsible action or narrow-mindedness, the future of our children, and our children's children. There has been enough destruction, enough death, enough waste.

The security and the future of Jordan is hand-in-hand with the future of the Palestinians and the Israelis.