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

Abdullah II of Jordan

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

Abdullah II of Jordan

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Abdullah II of Jordan

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Abdullah II of Jordan

" Jordan has to show the Arab world that there's another way of doing things. We're a monarchy, yes, but if we can show democracy that leads to a two-, three-, four-party system - left, right and center - in a couple of years' time, then the Muslim Brotherhood will no longer be something to contend with. "

Abdullah II of Jordan

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Abdullah II of Jordan

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Abdullah II of Jordan

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Abdullah II of Jordan