This democracy... The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition. It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
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. — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
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… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots, there has… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
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,… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger. The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much disorder there.… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people. I only… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the greatness of… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States. — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
And I gave this directive to them, that if they free our assets in the United States, that would be a sign of goodwill.… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
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… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
![“This democracy... The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition. It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and by the fighting forces in Iraq on America…” quote by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90b/akbar-hashemi-rafsanjani-20078_america_this-democracy-the-elections-in-iraq-wer_1954596.jpg)
