We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani highlyholyjew Change image and share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani benefitchilddevote Change image and share on social
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 activeamericanbadly Change image and share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani actactionamerican share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani ballotcomplaintcount share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani chargegoodwillposition Change image and share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani adoptamericanbegin Change image and share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani effecthappyjoin Change image and share on social
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. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani actashamedcrisis Change image and share on social
Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani condiricetalk Change image and share on social