“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. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people. Because today, if you're appointed by the king, they don't feel that they're responsible for the people. 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.” PeopleIfsNeedsFeelsHardHandsGovernmentTodayNextBehindsResponsibilityFrontsSonHard WorkKingsResponsibleBoxesTendenciesOfficialsMy SonNext TimeMonarchyBallots Author:Abdallah II
“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.” PeopleWantNeedsI CanOpportunityNationsLosesReadyDisappointedBetter Days Author:Abdallah II
“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.” NeedsHelpingHomeMovingAchieveKillingMoving ForwardBusPalestinianPledgeJordanBlowing UpDemolition Author:Abdallah II
“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.” IfsNeedsHardGovernmentNextHard WorkBoxesNext TimeBallots Author:Abdallah II
“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?” PeopleKnowsNeedsMindStillsAgeTodayHumanityCreativeIssuesFailingAchieveBirthdayAddressesUrgent60th BirthdayCreative Mind Author:Abdallah II
“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. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through.” PeopleNeedsDoneAbleMovingResponsibilityMillionsFourPositionBurdenNew Life Author:Abdallah II
