We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWhen al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
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The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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The Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be the only ones to pay the price.
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It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and by the fighting forces in Iraq on America. They left the US no choice but to allow the elections.
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The problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides – Zarqawi and also the American troops at times.
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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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I was president then. I’m not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin the talks.
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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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