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 condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse.

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

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

Unfortunately, violence begets violence. And this is how the war on terrorism seems to be going at this juncture. A lot of people are losing their lives. Many children are losing their parents. Too many houses are being destroyed. And, unfortunately, the arms industry seems to flourish.

Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy.

North Americans do not understand that you do not throw down human rights like bombs on the Iraqis.