Hashem Quotes

We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion. - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States. - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We don't have a mandate to discuss the nuclear issue with the Americans ... but if the talks on Iraq go in the right direction, there might be a possibility for that issue. There have been many cases where big and wide-ranging decisions had small beginnings. - 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 suffering from, and the rate of inflation - these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them. - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties. - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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

We are not seeking a confrontation but, if it is imposed on us, we are prepared for it. The consequences of such an attack will be very grave and they [the Americans] will not benefit from it. - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

We are not bothering anyone, but we have acquired nuclear expertise and we want to benefit from it to improve our life. - Hashemi Rafsanjani

We are certain that Gulf countries will not help the United States to attack Iran. - Hashemi Rafsanjani