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Representative Ahmed Al-Khalaileh, in an interview with Ram News Agency and Al-Shahed Media Group, addressed several local and parliamentary issues with honesty and transparency, revealing parliamentary matters unknown to many.

Al-Khalaileh began by discussing the majestic celebration attended by King Abdullah II on the occasion of the silver jubilee, commenting, "The celebration was grand, and we haven't seen such an event in years. The best part was the King's strong and spontaneous speech."

Quoting the King, Al-Khalaileh said, "I promise that Jordan will remain free, noble, and safe," underscoring the King's commitment to the security and dignity of the nation and its citizens.

He noted the significant achievements of Jordan over the years, its resilience against challenges, and its major role in hosting refugees from various Arab countries. He highlighted that today, among every four Jordanians, there is one Arab citizen.

Focusing on the 19th House of Representatives, Al-Khalaileh cited individual work and the service-oriented role tied to representatives over the years as reasons for its underperformance. He stated that it is inappropriate for a representative, who monitors a minister, to request services or employment from them.

Addressing electoral bribery, Al-Khalaileh acknowledged its presence and urged citizens to change this reality.

Regarding the presence of political parties in the upcoming House of Representatives, he remarked that if approached with idealism, it could be different, but realistically, it might be a double-edged sword. He expressed concern over the preparation of party lists, mentioning that some candidates were asked for 400,000 to be the top on the list.

Al-Khalaileh pointed out that no discussions or interrogations have taken place in the past four years, blaming the House of Representatives' leaders for stalling this constitutional tool. He criticized the monopolization of parliamentary work by the House leaders and emphasized the failure of the current administrative shift, while acknowledging the progress in economic reform due to the completion of necessary laws, though their implementation remains weak.

He also mentioned the ongoing, undeclared war on Jordan’s northeastern borders between the brave Jordanian Armed Forces and terrorist militias, highlighting that Syria has been out of control since the Arab Spring and that militias, managed by Iran, aim to destabilize Jordan.

Lastly, Al-Khalaileh noted that Minister Ibrahim Al-Jazi did not respond to his calls despite the intervention of the House Speaker.