There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI CountryDoubtIgnoreSuperpowerWorld
I was president then. I’m not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin the talks. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI BeginGodwillPresidentSaidSignTalk
The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn’t have any problem with them. They started it. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI ActiveAfterEmbassyProblemRevolutionStart
The possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI CircumstanceCurrentEvidencePossibilityUnderWar
The problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides – Zarqawi and also the American troops at times. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI BothCarCountryFacingPeopleProblemSide
Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI BringCountryDesireOutcomePassingResolutionThreatingTough
I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI CountryFurtherIdeaIntendPeopleReaction
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 RAFSANJANI ActionCompareCountryElsewhereHighMoralOtherPlatformWrong
They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI ExpectImmediateMeasurePositiveReactionShouldTakeTime
The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there. AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI CauseCountryDisorderPoliticalStrong
