I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots.
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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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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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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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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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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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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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.
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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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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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