Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWe do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
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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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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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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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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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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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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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