My blood is no different from that of other martyrs.

I believe that I can improve things.

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

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.

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

The more realistic US policy becomes, the better.

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