When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANISince they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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 did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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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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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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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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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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 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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We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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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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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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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There has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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