Jamal Khashoggi Quotes

Jamal Khashoggi

Profession : Author

Birth : October 13, 1958

Repression and intimidation are not - and never should be - the acceptable companions of reform.

Jamal Khashoggi

I'm 60 years old, and I want to enjoy life, and I want to be free to speak for my country.

Jamal Khashoggi

When I speak of the fear, intimidation, arrests, and public shaming of intellectuals and religious leaders who dare to speak their minds, and then I tell you that I'm from Saudi Arabia, are you surprised?

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There is nothing remarkable about having media and foreign embassy contacts. When I lived in Saudi Arabia as a journalist, this was a regular occurrence.

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Saudi Arabia is the mother and father of political Islam.

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Will Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who likely will soon become king of his country, use his power to bring peace to the world around him?

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The government of Dubai, as much as it is a government, it is a corporation.

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Saudi Arabia is defined and represented by its Islamic stature.

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The impulsivity of M. B. S. has been a consistent theme - from the war in Yemen to the wave of arrests of constructive critics, royals, and senior officials accused of corruption.

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Corruption in Saudi Arabia is quite different from corruption in most other countries, as it is not limited to a 'bribe' in return for a contract, or expensive gift for the family member of a government official or prince, or use of a private jet that is charged to the government so a family can go on vacation.

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The eradication of the Muslim Brotherhood is nothing less than an abolition of democracy and a guarantee that Arabs will continue living under authoritarian and corrupt regimes.

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If Mohammed bin Salman wants to deal properly with corruption, he must preserve two elements vital to the Saudi economy: trust in the state and the role of national companies.

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The Arab world was ripe with hope during the spring of 2011. Journalists, academics, and the general population were brimming with expectations of a bright and free Arab society within their respective countries.

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My publication, 'The Post,' has taken the initiative to translate many of my pieces and publish them in Arabic. For that, I am grateful. Arabs need to read in their own language so they can understand and discuss the various aspects and complications of democracy in the United States and the West.

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The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events. More important, we need to provide a platform for Arab voices.

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Saudi Arabia has been successful in preventing Houthi missiles from causing substantial damage. Yet, the inability of Saudi authorities in preventing Houthi missiles from being fired in the first place serves as an embarrassing reminder that the kingdom's leadership is unable to restrain their Iranian-backed opponent.

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Muslims around the world deserve to see birthplace of Islam represent the ethics of Islam.

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Terrorism and the refugee crisis have changed the political mood in the West and brought the extreme right to prominence there.

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There can be no political reform and democracy in any Arab country without accepting that political Islam is a part of it.

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The Trump administration always says it wants to correct Obama's mistakes. It should add his mishandling of Arab democracy to its list.

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