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

Iranian nuclear policy is transparent, and we have opened our facilities to United Nations inspectors. However, we will not abandon the great achievements of Iranian scientists. I too will not suspend uranium enrichment. However, I will attempt to avoid unnecessary tensions. We have a right to enrich uranium.

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

My blood is no different from that of other martyrs.

I see that the West is beginning to separate the question of nuclear armament from the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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

The language Mr. Obama uses is refreshingly different from that of his predecessor, George W. Bush.