Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights principles.

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.

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

It's good to have a leader, otherwise we argue too much.

If somebody gives me his hand, I will not look at him with suspicion.

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.

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