When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIIf (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 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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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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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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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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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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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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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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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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