I think the success of democracy is not really police security; it's the presence of a broad middle class. The stronger the middle class of a people is, the less you have to worry about one group coming in and exploiting the democratic process for its own ends.

Chemical weapons are something that scares everybody.

I believe nuclear energy in Jordan will be done in such a way where it is a public-private partnership so everyone can see exactly what's going on.

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

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

I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism.

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