Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIIt 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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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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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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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The Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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