Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, or Hashemi Bahramani, born 23 August 1934) is an influential Iranian politician and writer, who was the fourth president of Iran. He was the head of the Assembly of Experts from 2007 until 2011 when he decided not to nominate himself for the post. He is also the chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran...
NationalityIranian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth25 August 1934
tough rice
Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
country suffering unemployment
We don't have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the youth are suffering from, and the rate of inflation - these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them.
iran revolution problem
We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood. The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn't have any problem with them. They started it.
government america united-states
If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.
memories people united-states
We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States.
people majority want
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.
president would-be said
When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks. I was president then. I'm not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin the talks.
running iran als
When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
problem holy judaism
We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
country greatness bird
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.
thinking evil return
I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
thinking iraq waiting
I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots, there has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.
technology iran giving
Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
iran outcomes tough
Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.