The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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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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 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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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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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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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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It is wrong to even compare such actions to what is done in Guantanamo or elsewhere by the Americans. They do not stand on a high moral platform to preach to others.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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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 Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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