I wanted to preserve the old buildings, not to destroy them and build something new.

There are many people inside Iran who say, "We don't have enough to eat. Why do we need a nuclear bomb?"

I wanted to preserve the old buildings, not to destroy them and build something new.

I always want to remain positive. In our long history, Iran has been invaded by so many other countries and despite it all, the Iranian identity has survived. People are very courageous, especially the women, who are braver than the men.

You have to judge everybody on balance, all the positives and all the negatives. In the life of my husband, I think the positives outweigh the negatives.

Iranian women are very courageous and active, even with all the oppression.

Some Iranian doctors from Europe and America go to Iran and operate for free or teach medical students there. The other day, I met a gentlemen who is helping to protect wildlife in Iran. It's good that many of them don't forget about their country. It's important.