This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThe embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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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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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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The Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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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 don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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