Dr Ahmadinejad in his own words
- From: "MonsieurStat" <monsieurstat@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 22:07:03 -0500
For his supporters Mahmood Ahmadinehjad is an honest bureaucrat and rare
friend of the poor. For his opponents the Tehran mayor is a dangerous
reactionary set on taking Iran back to the dark ages, AFP reported.
Here he is in his own words.
PERSONAL LIFESTYLE
"I declared all my assets as the constitution orders. I live on a teacher's
salary and thank God I'm content."
"My biggest asset is huge -- it is my love for serving people, and nothing
can compare to that."
"A revolutionary manager is not empowered by expensive office accessories
and several secretaries."
"I take pride in being the Iranian nation's little servant and street
sweeper."
RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES
"In the past, the Americans broke off relations with Iran to create
pressure. If they want to re-establish them now it is for the same reasons.
We do not want to have imposed relations."
"The US administration cut off ties unilaterally to lay waste to the Islamic
republic. They want to restore them today for the same reason."
"I want sincere and close relations with all nations and governments and we
are ready to have a positive interaction towards any government that does
not take the position of animosity towards us."
IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAMME
"The Iranians want to possess civilian nuclear technology. The world should
know that it cannot contain this effort.
"We will discuss in a rational way and if they accept our legitimate right
(to enrich), we will cooperate. Otherwise nothing will force the Iranians to
comply with their demands."
"It is us who should impose our conditions on them and not them on us, and
if they do not accept our conditions, it's simple -- we won't buy anything
from them."
"With more thought in foreign policy we can make the other nations who are
against us having this technology acknowledge our right to it."
IDEOLOGY
"Freedom is the spirit of the Islamic revolution and it is God's biggest
gift to the Iranian nation. We want to spread freedom in all aspects and we
will have the biggest freedom in the spheres of economy, society and
politics.
"Today the freedom in Iran is unique but compared to the desired freedom we
are just at the beginning of the way."
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
"I believe women have certain qualities, such as being responsible and
precise."
"Some draw fake lines between men and women as if they were two different
classes. We all belong to the same nation and must not have a sexist
attitude."
"It is a big lie to say that, if the country turns revolutionary, managers
will only care about women's scarves slipping back."
YOUTH
"A young person who sports a certain outfit or haircut is dear to us and an
asset to the country. We have to attract them by kindness, a nice attitude
and creating an ideal atmosphere."
"There is an organised promotion of decadence and it is up to the government
to find a solution and protect people."
THE ECONOMY
"National resources must be freed from the state and given to people to use
them for the advancement of the country. There must be justice and equal
opportunities for all."
"Unemployment, marriage and housing are the main priorities. Our government
will support the poor, but that is not to say it will be against others."
"As for joining the WTO, we will enter the organisation with a powerful
economy. We will definitely not open the doors if industries and agriculture
would be sabotaged. We will give precise study before doing so."
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