King Hussein
King Hussein
Hussein bin Talalwas King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab–Israeli conflict. He recognized Israel in 1994, becoming the second Arab head of state to do so...
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth14 November 1935
CityAmman, Jordan
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could shake the confidence in the peace process and arouse feelings of anger that would create violence and threaten the process of peace building.
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Friends and enemies (alike could not help but) admire his leadership and ability to do what he did for his country, Jordan.
concern democracy
My concern is not for me, ... but for Jordan, its stability, its progress, its democracy (and) its people.
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I have always had to take the final decisions and although this has been contested at times, it is my responsibility and I will come to it in the appropriate time,
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what does a man seek in this world? a position or a throne? man seeks peace of mind and the fear of almighty God as long as one knows that theres a judgement day,he tries to keep his conscience dear and do what he can
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It's been a struggle throughout our lives, really with all the challenges and all the problems she has had to put up with. She has always been there. She is as much in love with this country as I am,
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It was so cold, and I did not have adequate clothing so my clothes turned out to be something like a sponge, and it was pretty cold,
known proud
As long as I live, I'll be proud to have known him,
change create greater ground helps
any change on the ground only helps create greater difficulties.
affected dignity people undermine
Jordanians are responsible people and they will not be affected by what is said to undermine Parliament's role, dignity and its influence.
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God is the one who saved me. He who believes in God, in His cause and His truth is capable of standing up to the greatest power.
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It is my firm belief that I have a link with the past and a responsibility to the future. I cannot give up. I cannot despair. There's a whole future, generations to come. I have to keep trying.
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At seventeen, I knew the end of a dream, ... I would never be a schoolboy again.
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President Assad did not give me any letter, but he perfectly knows that ... I am ready to help to serve the goal of comprehensive peace and the peace process,