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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIEach department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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It is wrong to even compare such actions to what is done in Guantanamo or elsewhere by the Americans. They do not stand on a high moral platform to preach to others.
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The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the greatness of the country.
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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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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