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.
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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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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 do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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