We have a legal system, and we have a penal code. We have the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, and people should respect this.

- Adel Al-Jubeir

People are saying, "Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed." It's a contradiction. Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?

- Adel Al-Jubeir

The Middle East has gone through periods of turmoil before. In the 1950s and 1960s, there were revolutions. When monarchies were collapsing in a numb…

- Adel Al-Jubeir

As long as Iran's aggressive policies continue, it's going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution or a nation-sta…

- Adel Al-Jubeir

We have always said there are two ways to resolve Syria, and both will end up with the same result: a Syria without Bashar Assad.

- Adel Al-Jubeir

Just like we respect your legal system, you [europeans] should respect our legal system. You cannot impose your values on us, otherwise the world wil…

- Adel Al-Jubeir

What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development. But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to …

- Adel Al-Jubeir

We can't do both. If you want us to lead, don't criticize us. And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.

- Adel Al-Jubeir

We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us, then I tell them: Don't keep attacking us as you have done for the l…

- Adel Al-Jubeir