Iran Quotes - Page 6

• Iran is an ancient land, home to a proud culture with a rich heritage of learning and progress. The future of Iran will be decided by the people of Iran. Right now, the Iranian people are struggling with difficult questions about how to build a modern 21st century society that is at once Muslim, prosperous, and free. There is a long history of friendship between the American people and the people of Iran. As Iran's people move towards a future defined by greater freedom, greater tolerance, they will have no better friend than the United States of America.

  George W. Bush

  Struggle, Moving, Home

  George W. Bush's Statement on Iran, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. July 12, 2002.

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• At a time when we are facing threats from nations such as North Korea and Iran, and attempting to convince others such as India and Pakistan to become responsible nuclear powers, it is vital that America reclaims the leadership we once had on arms control.

  Ellen Tauscher

  Leadership, India And Pakistan, America

  "A need for U.S. to lead" by Ellen Tauscher, www.sfgate.com. September 24, 2006.

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• The day we run out of petrol is the day Iran will be free.

  Abbas Kiarostami

  Running, Petrol

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• If you are a businessman or a politician in Iran, you can get a visa as quickly as you ask for it.

  Abbas Kiarostami

  Politician, Businessman, Visa

  "Iranian Film Stays in the Picture" by Cal Pinchevsky, bigthink.com. 2017.

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• I think I really produce my best work in Iran.

  Abbas Kiarostami

  Thinking, Produce, Best Work

  "Landscapes of the mind". www.theguardian.com. April 16, 2005.

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• Through Hamas, Iran has been able to buy itself a seat on the table in talking about the Palestinian issue. And, as a result, through Hamas it does play a role in the issue of the Palestinians, as strange as that should sound.

  Abdallah II

  Talking, Play, Issues

  "Paper: Jordan's King Abdullah II Wants Nuclear Program". www.foxnews.com. January 19, 2007.

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• Anyone who says that Iran will commit suicide with its nuclear power is a moron and has no business in discussion.

  Reza Aslan

  Suicide, Nuclear, Moron

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• The fact is that Iran doesn't want to see the Taliban come back any more than do most Afghan citizens.

  David Petraeus

  Citizens, Want, Facts

  "Meet the Press" with David Gregory, www.realclearpolitics.com. August 15, 2010.

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• Iran is the only country in the world that's threatening to erase another country from the map as part of a collective genocide.

  Sigmar Gabriel

  Country, World, Maps

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• Can any of us refute the wisdom of Madison and the other framers? Can anyone look at the carnage in Iran, the bloodshed in Northern Ireland or the bombs bursting in Lebanon and yet question the dangers of injecting religious issues into the affairs of state?

  Barry Goldwater

  Religious, Issues, Church

  Barry Morris Goldwater, C. C. Goldwater (2007). “The Conscience of a Conservative”, p.132, Princeton University Press

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• Going to war against Iran - whether one calls such a move 'surgical' or 'total' - would be an extremely serious undertaking; with worldwide economic, military, diplomatic and human ramifications in both the short- and the long-term.

  Bob Barr

  Military, War, Moving

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• Just be glad you don't live in one of those little countries where at this very moment, music is severely restricted, or as it is in Iran, totally illegal.

  Frank Zappa

  Country, Politics, Littles

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• There are those who simply want to live their lives, and feel they cannot live the way they want to in Iran. Others are ideologically motivated: They will stay no matter what and try to change things.

  Asghar Farhadi

  Trying, Want, Matter

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• I prefer to stay in my country. But this doesn't mean if someone does want to leave Iran, I think they've done something wrong - the desire to leave is completely understandable.

  Asghar Farhadi

  Country, Mean, Thinking

  "Asghar Farhadi, Golden Globe Winner For ‘A Separation,’ Talks Getting Past The Censors In Iran". Interview With Gazelle Emami, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 17, 2012.

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• Each person makes their own choice, but my spirit is meant to stay in Iran, especially with the work that I do, and with the emotional connection I have with the country - with all its difficulties, this is why I stay.

  Asghar Farhadi

  Country, Emotional, Choices

  "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• It's very difficult to talk about religion in Iran because religion has gotten so mixed up with politics.

  Asghar Farhadi

  Difficult

  Interview with Sam Adams, www.avclub.com. December 30, 2011.

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• I think that Iran with a nuclear weapon is extremely destabilizing. I think it could precipitate a nuclear arms race in the region.

  Robert M. Gates

  Thinking, Race, Arms

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• When I first left Iran at the age of 13, Iran had become such a shining star - it was the point to which all my desires and dreams returned.

  Azar Nafisi

  Dream, Stars, Shining

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• Since taking office, I've made it clear that the United States was prepared to begin a new chapter of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. We offered the Iranian government a clear choice. It could fulfill its international obligations and realize greater security, deeper economic and political integration with the world, and a better future for all Iranians. Or it could continue to flout its responsibilities and face even more pressure and isolation.

  Barack Obama

  Islamic, Responsibility, Government

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• But all should know that the people's participation in the elections will take the country forward ... an election full of excitement will be a major blow to the enemy.

  Ali Khamenei

  Country, Blow, People

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• Hundreds of social networks and websites such as Facebook and Twitter are trying to weaken people's morale and decrease their participation in the elections.

  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

  People, Trying, Election

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• Everything should be done to prevent Iran, the world's most dangerous regime, from developing the world's most dangerous weapons.

  Benjamin Netanyahu

  Israel, Done, World

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• I will go to the UN General Assembly and, in a clear voice, tell the nations of the world the truth about Iran's terrorist regime, which constitutes the greatest threat to world peace.

  Benjamin Netanyahu

  Israel, Voice, World

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• I left Iran back in 1985. I lived in Turkey for a while, then I went to Germany. I joined a theater company there, and we toured the country.

  Navid Negahban

  Country, Turkeys, Germany

  "Navid Negahban: A Back Stage Exclusive". Interview with Noah Laracy, www.backstage.com. November 25, 2009.

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• I want to reassert again the position of the United States that with regards to Iran, we will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, period. We will not allow them to develop a nuclear weapon, and we will exert all options in the effort to ensure that that does not happen...The United States stands firmly with Israel, and we have a rock solid commitment to the security of Israel and to the security of its citizens.

  Leon Panetta

  Commitment, Rocks, Israel

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