Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I'm not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots,…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We don't have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the youth are…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Europe resolved a great problem-the problem of the Zionist danger. The Zionists, who constituted a strong political party in Europe, caused much…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

And I gave this directive to them, that if they free our assets in the United States, that would be a sign…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

This democracy... The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition. It was the will of the Iraqi people and the…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Both of them were the children of the United States. They sacrificed their children for the benefit of the others. But they…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

The problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides - Zarqawi and also the American troops at times.…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Miss Rice talks very tough. We have gotten used to this nonsense. Miss Rice is a bit emotional about this, and we…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks. I was president then. I'm not president now.…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction…

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani