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 RAFSANJANIThey should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.
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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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The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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 do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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