Those who don't understand any language other than the language of force and violence don't respect human dignity. They seek violence because they will be irrelevant without it. We should not go their way.

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected.

When you vote, vote for those who are not warmongers, and vote for those who respect human rights. When you see a president who doesn't respect human rights, don't vote for that person.

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

Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran.

Sixty-three percent of our university students are female. But you still see violations of women's rights in Iran. A Muslim man can have up to four wives. He can divorce his wife without offering any reason, while it is quite difficult for a woman to get a divorce.

I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model.