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.
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 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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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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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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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It is wrong to even compare such actions to what is done in Guantanamo or elsewhere by the Americans. They do not stand on a high moral platform to preach to others.
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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 Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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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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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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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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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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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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The problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides – Zarqawi and also the American troops at times.
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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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