The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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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 Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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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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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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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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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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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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