I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIIt 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 want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of state they want. Whoever gets the majority can rule.
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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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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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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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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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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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Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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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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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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