I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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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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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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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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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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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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