I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIIran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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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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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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