Hosni Mubarak quotes

Hosni Mubarak was an Egyptian military officer and politician who served as President of Egypt for nearly 30 years. His rule was marked by political stability, economic reforms, and widespread allegations of authoritarianism and human rights abuses. He resigned from office in 2011 following mass protests during the Arab Spring. Here are 12 of his quotes:

The true victory is the victory for democracy and pluralism.

Hosni Mubarak

I am telling you before anything, that the blood of the martyrs and the injured will not go in vain. And I would like to affirm, I will not hesitate to punish those who are responsible fiercely. I will hold those in charge who have violated the rights of our youth with the harshest punishment stipulated in the law.

Hosni Mubarak

An honest observer of the evolution of conditions in Egypt would discover that terrorism is an alien phenomenon, strange to our values and heritage.

Hosni Mubarak

We affirm our position again against terror and violence. We will continue to fight the scourge of terrorism against humanity and reject the culture of extremism and violence in any form or shape, from whatever source or place, regardless of justifications or motives, being fully aware of their danger as a plague that threatens the peace and stability of the whole world. We will use all the power of the law to prevent support reaching illegal organizations, including terrorist groups.

Hosni Mubarak

Citizens, the priority now is to recover trust between the Egyptian - amongst the Egyptians and to have trust and confidence in our economy and international reputation and the fact that the change that we have embarked on will carry on and there's no going back to the old days.

Hosni Mubarak

Any political system can commit mistakes and any state can commit mistakes. What is most important is to acknowledge these mistakes and put them right as soon as possible and put those behind them into account, bring them to account.

Hosni Mubarak

I have this to say to the people: go the polls and vote for the candidate of your choice... This is your responsibility; do not neglect it.

Hosni Mubarak

Sharon is capable of making peace.

Hosni Mubarak

I am telling you that I am very grateful and am so proud of you for being a symbolic generation that is calling for change to the better, that is dreaming for a better future, and is making the future.

Hosni Mubarak

The people gave me the responsibility of building the future of this nation. And I did it with honor.

Hosni Mubarak