Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's dictatorial ways have hurt Iran's image across the globe and could be a prelude to dictatorship.

The more united we are on the central questions of policy, the better it will be for the future of our country.

I support good relations with other countries. A policy of détente will be a central issue for me.

There are two ways of confronting the country's problems.One is through a management style based on adventurism, instability, play-acting, exaggerations, wrongdoing, being secretive, self-importance, superficiality and ignoring the law. The second way is based on realism, respect, openness, collective wisdom and avoiding extremism.

The more realistic US policy becomes, the better.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's dictatorial ways have hurt Iran's image across the globe and could be a prelude to dictatorship.

Iran has always had a good relationship with Europe. The Middle East is Europe's neighbor, and we are a strong player in this region.