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.

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

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

Bahrainis are better off than many other Arabs. We have a welfare state, everybody gets a salary whether they have a job or not. Electricity and food are subsidized school and healthcare are free. And we don't differentiate between Bahrainis and foreigners. We are very proud of that.

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

Our people have proven their desire for continuing with reforms. We complete the march today with those who have an honest patriotic desire for more progress and reform.

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