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 RAFSANJANIThings 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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.
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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.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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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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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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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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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