Mohammad Khatami
Mohammad Khatami
Seyyed Mohammad Khatamiis an Iranian scholar, Shia theologian, and reformist politician. He served as the fifth President of Iran from 3 August 1997 to 3 August 2005. He also served as Iran's Minister of Culture from 1982 to 1992. He was an outspoken critic of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government...
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth29 September 1943
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In many countries in that region, including Iran, these codes are not followed.
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In a rapidly changing world that has become multi-polar the United States still imagines that it is the sole power, and that it must impose its will on the whole world at any cost,
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in the name of fighting terrorism, we do not create another human catastrophe.
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But I hope whoever is the winner, either Bush or Kerry will act realistically and rationally in the long-term interest of the United States to reduce tension by not interfering in the internal affairs of other countries,
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I assure all peace-loving individuals in the world that Iran's efforts in the field of nuclear technology are focused on civilian application and nothing else. This is the Iranian nation's legitimate right,
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I am proud that at the end of the 20th century, I, as president of my country, have begun a dialogue between civilizations and different peoples,
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I believe if the Islamic world is given assurances that such an act will not be repeated in the future we will see greater calm.
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The U.S. government is, after all, the U.S. government. It has been elected by the American people, and we respect that.
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They are to ensure people know their rights in shaping their destiny. It is also a giant step towards decentralization, which is a goal of the new government.
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It is with extreme sadness that we hear of the passing of the leader of the world's Catholics, His Holiness Pope John Paul II, who commanded the three paths of religious learning, philosophical thought and poetical and artistic creativity.
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the policies that the United States has chosen unfortunately have brought about the wrong sentiment toward the United States and has only increased, and will only increase, extremism in our region.
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Western governments should bear their responsibilities toward the welfare of their people and not try to make oil producers pay the costs
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Those who regarded the revolution, during Imam Khomeini's time, as a deviation, are now [wielding] the tools of terror and oppression
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The oppressed people of Palestine, whether those who dwell in that bloodstained holy land or those who continue to bear the brunt of hardship and displacement worldwide, are all in all the victims of Zionist discrimination and aggression,