The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that.

Every time I am fearful I think to myself, the reason they do this is to discourage me from doing what I do. Hence, if I discontinue my work I will have succumbed to my fears.

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections.

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

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. Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different. What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt.

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran.

No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government.