This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThe 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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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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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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