It
is clear that there are parties
and states who seek to benefit
from this state of affairs.
Some
seek to settle their problems at
the expense of neighboring
countries; others want to ignite
this situation and spread chaos
and destruction in more than one
place, to enhance their influence
and control over the whole
region.
Hence
we should be at the highest level
of alertness and preparedness in
order to face the worst possible
scenarios and to defend our
country and national
interests.
All
of us, the one Jordanian family,
from all origins and affiliations,
notwithstanding our political or
intellectual differences, or
particular interests, should be as
one hand, one heart and one line
of defense in facing the
challenges and risks that today
surround this homeland from almost
every side.
We
want everyone, whether near or
far, to know that Jordan First is
not just a slogan.
It
is a principle etched in our
conscience, and we should express
it through our work, behavior and
genuine belonging to this
homeland.
If
there is anyone who believes that
it is possible to settle the
Palestinian issue at the expense
of Jordan, he should know that
Jordan will never be a substitute
homeland for anybody, and that the
Palestinians' homeland and their
state should be on Palestinian
soil, and nowhere else.
If
Jordan opens its doors and arms to
all the Arab brethren, and if it
is keen to be a sanctuary for
every Arab who is subjected to
injustice, this does not mean that
we should be lenient towards or
tolerant of any party that tries
to disrupt this country's security
and stability.
Jordan
is first, and Jordan's interests
supersede all other interests and
considerations.
We know that there are some who
seek strength from some states to
hurt this country, or to disrupt
the relationship between the two
brotherly peoples, the Jordanians
and the Palestinians.
Those,
and those who stand behind them,
should know that the
Jordanian-Palestinian relationship
is a sacred historic bond, and
that Jordan will always be - as it
has always been - the closest and
most supportive brother - with all
his capabilities - to the
Palestinian people, until the
Palestinian state is established
on Palestinian land.
