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 RAFSANJANIThey should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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 Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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