If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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 have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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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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The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it.
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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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