This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThe possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.
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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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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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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 think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots.
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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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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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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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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 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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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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