no doubt the new wave [of attacks] in Palestine will soon wipe off this disgraceful blot from the face of the Islamic world.

This will weaken

We have firmly decided to use this technology for peaceful purposes within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, international regulations and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,

The establishment of the Zionist regime was a move by the world oppressor against the Islamic world. The Islamic world will not let its historic enemy live in its heartland,

Our nation wants peace, stability, justice and equality in international relations,

The Islamic Republic is ready to play an effective role in removing misunderstandings among certain regional countries and in helping to start serious and constructive cooperation among them.

I will ask U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan to put on his agenda the formation of a democratic and legitimate Palestinian government,

for peaceful purposes, and it is our right to have that capacity for energy, for medical purposes and development of our technology.

Our nation doesn’t need nuclear weapons. You can use nuclear technology in several ways, and we want to do so peacefully.

wiped off from the map.

If Iran’s case is sent to the Security Council, we will respond in many ways, for example by holding back on oil sales or limiting inspections of our nuclear facilities,

One month ago they started this psychological war and created a psychological atmosphere, that this or that would happen… there were even threats… but as you saw the atmosphere was strongly in favour of Iranian...

We have obtained the technology for producing nuclear fuel … no one can take it away from our nation.

Muslim governments and nations, with comprehensive supports, should help the Palestinian government on the way of liberation of Jerusalem.

I thanked South Africa. They can potentially be a negotiating partner,

no significant need for the United States.

I heard the same news after I was elected [in June] and quite frankly I laughed at it,

[Addressing a conference in Tehran on Wednesday, entitled] The World Without Zionism … To those who doubt, to those who ask is it possible, or those who do not believe, I say accomplishment of a...

They invade the shrine and bomb it because they oppose God and justice.

[Rumsfeld said he does not] known much about … But he is no friend of democracy. He’s no friend of freedom. He is a person who is very much supportive of the current ayatollahs, who...

We demand democracy, security, stability and termination of occupation in Iraq to provide the grounds for its reconstruction and development,

Nuclear energy is our right, and we will resist until this right is fully realized.

Why would you impose such a bold and corrupt regime on the nations of the region unless it (the Holocaust) is a big historical lie.

We will not bend to political pressure, nor give up our rights as a nation.

The host country should not enjoy any right or privilege over the rest of the membership and the organization and its headquarters must be easily accessible for all,

Arrogant powers intend to make countries local and national economy bankrupt in an attempt to make more benefits from establishing a big market

Nuclear technology is a national demand and a pivotal prerequisite for progress. If the United States and Europe try to impose their will, we will not tolerate it,

The United Nations must have the possibility to enable all governments, civil society organizations, and NGO’s from all over the world to freely travel to its headquarters, without the selective hindrances of the host country...

We’re not going to cave in to the excessive demands of certain powers,

Based on international regulations, we will continue our path until we achieve production of industrial-scale enrichment.

We want the Persian Gulf to be a gulf of friendship and equality,

engage in serious partnership with private and public sectors of other countries in the implementation of the uranium-enrichment program in Iran.

In order to secure the Iranian nation’s interests in nuclear field, the government has moved wisely, patiently, and based on a well-devised planning.

From the very beginning, the West has been against scientific progress and economic growth in our country. They do not want to see our young generation gain access to nuclear fuel technology.

Relying on our nation and armed forces, we will make the aggressor regret its actions,

At this historic moment, with the blessings of God Almighty and the efforts made by our scientists, I declare here that the laboratory-scale nuclear fuel cycle has been completed and young scientists produced enriched uranium...

We want dignity and greatness for all human beings,

The time of using language of bullying and coercion . ‘ . ‘ . is over. There is no evidence to prove Iran’s diversion (toward nuclear weapons).

Some world powers are used to subjugating other nations to their own will, but they should realize that the era of domination has passed, and the time has come for the peoples of the world...

This is the beginning of a new movement. … We are willing to have positive cooperation with any government not hostile to Iran.

This is our red line. We will under no condition withdraw.

Today is a day when we have to forget all our rivalries and turn them into friendships,

All nations should be allowed to use different kinds of energies, including nuclear.

They say Iran has to stop its peaceful nuclear activity since there is a probability of diversion while we are sure that they are developing and testing (nuclear weapons) every day, … They speak as...

possible practical measures and strategies for complete disarmament.

Accusing a country without documents will have negative impact on relations between Iran and Britain,

Our enemies understand that we are very serious in defending our security,

I think they’re smarter than denying us this legal right. It is natural, of course, they will use whatever they have in their hand, which is the U.N. Security Council, and our nation has the...

If you think by frowning at us, by issuing resolutions … you can impose anything on the Iranian nation or force it to abandon its obvious right, you still don’t know its power.

There is no doubt that the new wave (of attacks) in Palestine will wipe off this stigma (Israel) from the face of the Islamic world, … The World without Zionism.