If you like your brother and he's prospering, you'll be pleased for him.

You cannot transpose the U.S. system on Turkey, and the Turkish system on France etc. You have to understand the people and their culture. That's leadership.

May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people.

Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism.

By being friends with all, we are not alone.

History shows that no enemy remains hostile forever, nor do friends remain friendly forever. For that reason, we intend to have normal relations with all.

Bahrain 's margin of freedom is growing day after day as we head into the future with steady steps.