I was president then. I’m not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin 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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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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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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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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