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.
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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The Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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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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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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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 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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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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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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