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 RAFSANJANIThe 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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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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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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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
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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 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 have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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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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This democracy… The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition.
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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 has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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