Today, as a result of a miraculous set of circumstances, Iran is going to get between $50 to $55 billion in oil revenue, which is unheard of in the history of the revolution.

I am only speaking of my own behalf.

Religion is separate from the institution of the state.

I went to the front, but I never participated in the war itself.

The regime kept saying that all of my opponents are lackeys of the United States. We used to say that this is all lie, that we are lackeys of the United States.

When there is a crisis, the first thing that gets damaged and gets harmed is democracy.

When I say that I am opposed to this budget, everyone says, "Well, what do you think the United States should do?" My response is, "Why should the United States do anything?"