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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWe don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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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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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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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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Things like unemployment, which the youth are suffering from, and the rate of inflation – these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them.
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The possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.
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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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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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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.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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 Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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