Im not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWe do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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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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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of state they want. Whoever gets the majority can rule.
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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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