This democracy... The elections in Iraq were held despite the American opposition. It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and by the fighting forces in Iraq on America. They left the US no choice but to allow the elections.

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

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.

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

The possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.

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

If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be the only ones to pay the price.