Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa quotes

Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the King of Bahrain and a prominent member of the Bahraini royal family. His reign has seen significant political and economic changes within the country. He plays an important role in shaping Bahrain’s domestic and international policies today. Here are 18 of his quotes:

Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism. (Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa)
May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people. View quote
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There is no ethnic cleansing in Bahrain, no mass genocide, no policy of killing innocent people. View quote
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
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. View quote
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By being friends with all, we are not alone. View quote
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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. View quote
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I care about Bahrain. Bahrain is very dear to me. I will not allow people to play around with our laws. View quote
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Bahrain 's margin of freedom is growing day after day as we head into the future with steady steps. View quote
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It's good to have a leader, otherwise we argue too much. View quote
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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. View quote
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The decision to open up Bahrain to embrace all people indiscriminately was fostered in me ever since I was a child. (Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa)
If somebody gives me his hand, I will not look at him with suspicion. View quote
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I cherished the dream of a country embracing all its people. View quote
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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. View quote
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Societies cannot move forward without law, and our constitution is the cornerstone of the law and our National Assembly is its umbrella and fortress. View quote
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We are a constitutional monarchy. I don't order laws, I propose them. Article 35 of our constitution states that the king can only refuse a law of parliament once, then he has to sign it - if the same law is then supported by a two-thirds majority in both houses of parliament. View quote
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You cannot transpose the U.S. system on Turkey, and the Turkish system on France etc. You have to understand the people and their culture. That's leadership. View quote
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If you like your brother and he's prospering, you'll be pleased for him. View quote
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