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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIIm 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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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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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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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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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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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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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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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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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