We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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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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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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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 problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides – Zarqawi and also the American troops at times.
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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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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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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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