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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWe do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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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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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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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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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 Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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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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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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