We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking, 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously, my answer is you always benefit from peace.

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

Don't take 'no' for an answer.

It's a tremendous responsibility to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. This family has had the burden of leadership on its shoulders for 1,400 years. I'm not going to drop the ball on my shift.

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

In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change.

No matter what's happening in the Middle East - the Arab Spring, et cetera, the economic challenges, high rates of unemployment - the emotional, critical issue is always the Israeli-Palestinian one.