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Global challenges require collective responses.
Israel can never feel that it is in a safe place.
We cannot be indifferent to people's life and business.
Iran has never, is not, and will never seek nuclear weapons.
No one is innocent, and people are allowed to criticize everyone.
Problems of 35 years cannot be resolved in a short period of time.
Criticism is different from violence and damaging public properties.
People's access to social media should not permanently be restricted.
The U.S. efforts to impose its policies on others are expanding as a threat to all.
America will regret imposing sanctions on Iran... they're already isolated in the world.
Without comprehending the role of identity, many issues we all face will remain unresolved.
I believe the land of Palestine will be returned to owners of the land with the help of God.
We cannot pick a lifestyle and tell two generations after us to live like that. It is impossible.
The viewpoint of the government is that the people must have full access to all information worldwide.
Iranians embraced my approach to domestic and international affairs because they saw it as long overdue.
The U.S. has always sought to sow intrigue against Iran but has never succeeded in the face of Iran's greatness.
No country by itself and in an isolated manner would ever be able to effectively address the challenges it faces.
America should know that peace with Iran is the mother of all peace, and war with Iran is the mother of all wars.
I'm committed to fulfilling my promises to my people, including my pledge to engage in constructive interaction with the world.
We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region.
Iran rejects weapons of mass destruction based on its belief system, its religious belief system, as well as its ethical standpoint.
At face value, the U.S. Congress, there is a - they have a long way to go before they fully appreciate and understand Iranian people.
Citizenship rights is about making all Iranians feel they are part of one nation, one identity, under one umbrella they can feel proud of.
Iran rejects weapons of mass destruction based on its belief system, its religious belief system, as well as well as its ethical standpoint.
We will not negotiate with anyone about our weapons and defenses, and we will make and store as many weapons, facilities, and missiles as we need.
The Iranian people, with regards to the policies of various American administrations in the past 30 years, are very worried. They don't trust them.
As leaders, we need to rise above petty politics and lead, rather than follow, the various interests and pressure groups in our respective countries.
On the nuclear issue, the first point is that the entire world must recognize that Iran does not seek a nuclear weapon, nor shall it seek a nuclear weapon.
When it comes to nuclear technology, the Iranian people are very sensitive. It is a part of our national pride, and nuclear technology has become indigenous.
The overwhelming majority of our nation - intellectuals, academics, theologians, the greats, and the leadership - are in favor of getting the sanctions removed.
I've said before that I am not a historian and that when it comes to speaking of the dimensions of the Holocaust, it is the historians that should reflect on it.
It is incorrect and unwise to imagine that some day all producer countries will be able to export their surplus oil, and Iran will not be able to export its oil.
We are determined to provide for the nuclear fuel of such plants inside the country, at the hands of local Iranian scientists. We are going to follow on this path.
If America puts the enmity aside, if it initiates good will, and if it compensates for the past, the future situation between the United States and Iran will change.
Assuming that Iran could become the only oil producer unable to export its oil is a wrong assumption... The United States will never be able to cut Iran's oil revenues.
People are absolutely free to criticize the government and protest, but their protests should be in such a way as to improve the situation in the country and their life.
I'll tell you that when an innocent person is killed, we never go about asking or inquiring whether they were Jewish or Christian or Muslim. That's not our way or creed.
The Islamic Republic has never sought tension in the region and does not want any trouble in global waterways, but it will not easily give up on its rights to export oil.
In a world where global politics is no longer a zero-sum game, it is - or should be - counterintuitive to pursue one's interests without considering the interests of others.
There are some issues that are not in control of the government. Two of those issues are human rights and personal freedoms are in the domain of Iran's conservative judicial system.
Anyone who understands the rudiments of politics doesn't say, 'We will stop Iran's oil exports'... we have been the guarantor of the regional waterway's security throughout history.
We are always in favour of diplomacy and talks... but talks need honesty. Trump's call for direct talks is only for domestic consumption in America ahead of elections... and to create chaos in Iran.
The people, when they say 'Death to America!' - do you know what they are really saying? What they mean to say relates to the aggressive policies of the U.S. and intervention and meddling by the U.S.
I'm not a historian. I'm a politician. What is important for us is that the countries of the region and the people grow closer to each other, and that they are able to prevent aggression and injustice.
Ahmadinijad was stupid enbough to be a wolf in wolf's clothing, to expose his teeth and nails and alert the west. I can be a wolf in sheep's clothing. I have all the diplomatic and rhetoric skills to do so.
All countries in my part of the world, we want democracy to prevail. I told the people, 'If you want American policies to stop, we need to take action.' We need to make the U.S. understand that its meddling is inappropriate.
A constructive approach to diplomacy doesnt mean relinquishing ones rights. It means engaging with ones counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.
The Americans have claimed they want to completely stop Iran's oil exports. They don't understand the meaning of this statement, because it has no meaning for Iranian oil not to be exported, while the region's oil is exported.
A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.
We want the people, in their private lives, to be completely free, and in today's world, having access to information and the right of free dialogue and the right to think freely is the right of all peoples, including the people of Iran.