This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWe don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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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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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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 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 that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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