If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be the only ones to pay the price.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThey should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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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 Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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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 only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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 did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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