My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam.

Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights.

If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it.

Democracy is not an incident that happens overnight, nor a gift that America can give to the world. It is a culture which needs peace to evolve.

Iran is a rich country, and if the people of this country are poor, it's because of the wrong policies of the government.

The fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. Unfortunately, the United States and a few other governments have used the war on terrorism as a way of violating human rights.

It's perfectly OK that there are certain people who do not accept Islam at all. Therefore, to announce that I am a Muslim can rub some people the wrong way. But my aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam. They violate these rights and then seek refuge behind the argument that Islam is not compatible with freedom and democracy. But this is basically to save face. In fact, I'm promoting democracy. And I'm saying that Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy.