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
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.
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.
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.
effect might negative satisfied states talks united
I'm 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.
example goodwill particular position raised time various
Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm not in a position to present other possibilities.
benefit both children devoted sacrificed
Both of them were the children of the United States. They sacrificed their children for the benefit of the others. But they were not very devoted children of the United States.
acts helped japanese positive turks
And they said if we help with the crisis, they would do a lot of positive acts. After we helped in those crises, they showed negative acts and the Japanese and Turks were ashamed.
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.
tough rice
Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.
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.
government america united-states
If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.