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 RAFSANJANIWhen 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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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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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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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 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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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