Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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