- Royalty | October 21, 1969 -
May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
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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.
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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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Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism.
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Reform is the mission from which we shall not digress; it is an expression of belief and determination between us and our people. With the help of Allah, we will proceed forward in this promising national process within the natural progress of the life cycle and the development of people and nation.
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Bahrain 's margin of freedom is growing day after day as we head into the future with steady steps.
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No king should rule absolutely, like a dictator.
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If you like your brother and he's prospering, you'll be pleased for him.
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Bahrain is very dear to me.
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By being friends with all, we are not alone.
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There is no ethnic cleansing in Bahrain, no mass genocide, no policy of killing innocent people.
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I cherished the dream of a country embracing all its people.
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