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Monday, January 03, 2011
Queen Youtube talks politics in Wikileaks
"Queen Rania chimed in on the issue as well, saying that success for moderate Arab states was critically important in order to defeat Iran's agenda. She said that Jordan was trying to become a model, a place where people say, "this is the kind of country we want to live in." The Queen said this is the only strategy that will ultimately work in countering Iranian influence - "this is what they're afraid of." Jordan's economic reforms and support for education are part of that overall effort, but the going is tough - the Queen said that "sometimes it feels like we're swimming against the current."". Personally, I don't want to live in the same country with you, o most boring and dull queen (married to a most boring and dull king--what a couple). (thanks anonymous)