Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Quotes

• I don’t order laws, I propose them.

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• I care about Bahrain.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Bahrain lies at the epicenter of Gulf security and any violent upheaval in Bahrain would have enormous geopolitical consequences. Global economic stability depends on the uninterrupted export of crude oil from the Gulf to markets around the world – a job that historically has been assigned to the U.S. Fifth Fleet.

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• Bahrain is very dear to me.

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

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• Along with our friends in the GCC, the first order of business is stability. Beyond the imperative of stability, the most important priority is job creation for all Bahrainis.

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• By being friends with all, we are not alone.

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• 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.

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

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

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

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Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa (33)

Birth:	28th January, 1950
Nationality:	Bahraini
Profession:	Politician

About

Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa was born in Riffa, Bahrain. He is the 1st King of Bahrain, having previously been its 2nd Emir. He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous and 1st Emir. The country has been ruled by the Al Khalifa dynasty since 1783.

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