The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free.

Some criticize me, thinking I'm too tolerant of the clerical regime in Iran. In response, I have to say, I have served time in prison, I have lost my position [as a judge]. Do I need to prove that I am brave? Do I need to be killed?

Iran, the Iranian government, has mentioned several times that it wouldn't attack Israel.

Europe clearly is the only place where people can speak up critically, and this is a unique cultural value.

Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is an unfounded argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants.

Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young.

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants.