Abdullah II of Jordan

“We have to be very careful that we don't put the cart before the horse.”

“It is a battle between moderation and extremism. We are all on the same side.”

“The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited.”

“Extremists have shown what they are. They have no respect for life, for religion.”

“What are the things that you can't see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, and love.”

“If you look at the world, the world is a very complicated place. I'm not a big fan of it, but it's the world we live in.”

“Real empowerment is when you create a system that enables people to realize their own potential.”

“The security and stability of the Middle East are vital for the security and stability of the rest of the world.”

“The brave men and women of our armed forces and security agencies have always been our nation’s first line of defense.”

“We have no right to tell our children that we are unable to beat poverty.”

“Jordan has a role to play in the region that is a role of moderation and stability.”

“My view on the Arab-Israeli conflict is that it has to be resolved.”

“It's all about how we can make our world a better place for our children.”