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
america doubt world
There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
people important want
The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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.
responsibility done moral
Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis. 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.
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.
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.
problem holy judaism
We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
government america united-states
If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.
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.
trust cutting ties
We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.
trust military believe
I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.
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.
tough rice
Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
assets gave united
And I gave this directive to them, that if they free our assets in the United States, that would be a sign of goodwill. I have the same idea this time.