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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThere is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.
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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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The possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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