To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East takes guts, not guns.

It would behoove the world to become used to this fact: that without a just solution to the Palestine tragedy, there can be no stable peace in the Middle East.

I don't think the Middle East could afford another war.

Arafat is the greatest obstacle to peace and stability in the Middle East.

We always say Jordan is not rich in natural resources - we don't have oil or gas like some of our neighbors do - but I think in terms of human resources, we are quite lucky and we are really trying to foster an environment of innovation and technology. I think Jordan will emerge as a center of innovation in the Middle East.

You can't make war in the Middle East without Egypt and you can't make peace without Syria.