His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, March 3, delivered a speech. He said: "Today, all members of our society stand united behind our homeland. Living side by side in fraternity and in solidarity as one family, Muslims and Christians, citizens from different origins, all stand ready to fulfill the call of duty."

He added: "We build our future by arming the young generation with a progressive and civilized outlook based on values of good citizenship, initiative, ambition, excellence, respect for work and achievement. This foundation will immunize them against radicalism and violence, which contradicts our values, ethics and everything we stand for. The sanctity of life and the respect for self and others are the essence of our beliefs."

Stressing that "our strength and the pivotal role we enjoy in the region and the world did not come by accident", he continued:" This status has been realized by creative and tireless Jordanian hands, who hold the Jordanian flag high, and put Jordan on the map of excellence and achievement in many fields. This is why we stand strong and united in a region shaken by ethnic and sectarian strife and above all – terrorism. Jordan enjoys the blessings of security and stability, which are the foundations of life, and there shall be no compromise or leniency over this. The rule of law is the bedrock of a safe and stable state, a state in which we can live with integrity and equality in rights and duties, where everyone is equally responsible citizens and institutions alike."

The King also remarked: "Be proud of every Jordanian city, village, badia and refugee camp for sheltering the oppressed and the impoverished and providing them with safety in place of their peril. At a time when they lost hope in their own countries and were forced to flee, we have shared with them everything."