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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThere has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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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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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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 possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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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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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 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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