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

When we try to push the envelope, there are certain sectors of society that say this is a Zionist plot to sort of destabilize our country, or this is an American agenda.

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

Chemical weapons are something that scares everybody.

My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.

You're always going to have terrorism.

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.