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.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIThe important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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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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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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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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The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.
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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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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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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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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 we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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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 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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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 a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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