If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIPassing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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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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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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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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It 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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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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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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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