Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Quotes (143 Quotes)

For this reason, the expansion of relations with all countries is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I mean balanced relationships, based on mutual respect and observation of each other's rights.

Today, the Muslim world is the poorest of the global powers.

Our enemies can deal a blow to us any time they wish. They did not wait for permission to do this. They do not deal a blow with prior notice. They do not take action because they can't.

The fighting in Palestine is a war between the (whole) Islamic nation and the world of arrogance, ... Today, Palestinians are representing the Islamic nation against arrogance.

Peoples of the world are subject to nuclear discrimination, as many countries possessing nuclear technology are seeking to monopolize this knowledge and deprive the rest of the world from this scientific capacity.

The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its previously and repeatedly declared position that in accordance with our religious principles, pursuit of nuclear weapons is prohibited,

This is a step forward, but this means that others are to produce the fuel and sell it to us to use and for us to be always dependent on others this is outside the NPT and this is not acceptable to my nation,

The government supports the resumption of work at the uranium conversion facilities and we will continue,

Bahman Badiee of the Iranian Society of South Florida said, Iranian-Americans have recognized the urgent calling of their native land and will gather in New York City to once again reject the leader of the mullahs' tyrannical regime and its ideology of terror. ... Iran's UN seat belongs to the Iranian nation, and not to Tehran's terrorist president and his delegation.

Our nuclear activities are fully legal, and they will never be used for military purposes,

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

The system is rapidly losing its efficiency and credibility, ... Most former officials are watching in awe. An unknown and inexperienced movement has taken over and their incapability is gradually becoming evident.

We want dignity and greatness for all human beings,

Iran understands the concerns of the West over its access to nuclear technology...Iran has taken a confidence building approach,

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

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 and to engage without any fear, in serious dialogue,

The increase of the oil price and growth of oil income is very good and we hope that the oil prices reach their real levels.

their intentions are bad intentions, their intentions towards us are bad.

People should have freedom in their pilgrimages and tours. They should come and visit historical monuments and sites - let's say the sites around Iran - where they can easily engage in wide- scale contacts with others.

a blessing given by God.

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

The war is history, the Iran-Iraq borders should turn into borders of peace and friendship,

In case anyone intends to raise a pretext, they are just after seeking pretexts (to refer Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council),

Unfortunately, a group of bullies allows itself to deprive nations of their legal and natural rights. The Iranian nation is not frightened by the powers and their noise.

The path of the imam is the absolute path of the Islamic republic. He was the founder of the revolution. He is the reference of the revolution.

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 are telling the people of that country how to live their lives.

The Iranian nation expects the French government to make good on the damage inflicted on Tehran-Paris relations in connection with the nuclear standoff,

We've never been anti-Semitic.

Enemies think that by ... threatening us, launching psychological warfare or ... imposing embargoes can dissuade our nation to obtain nuclear technology.

Our people are used to these kind of incidents, and our intelligence agents found the footprints of Britain in the same incidents before,

defend the rights and interest of our people and our country ... we do not humble ourselves in the poisoned atmosphere created by foreign sources. We will remain strong and vigilant and work to overcome the obstacles in our way to achieve our goals and objectives.

The United States' administrations... must recognize that Iran is a big power. Having said that, we consider ourselves to be a human force and a cultural power and hence a friend of other nations. We have never sought to dominate others or to violate the rights of any other country.

If some want to misuse the generosity of our nation, and re-examine what was previously examined, they should know the fire of the anger of the Iranian nation will be extremely burning and devastating,

We think the era of utilization of force and pressure in international relations has ended. Today, the will of the people will prevail, as it did in the election in Iran.

The United States and Israel are cheeky humans, and they think that the entire world should obey them, ... They destroy Palestinian families and expect nobody to object to them.

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.

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

Arrogant powers are intended to make local and national economy of other states bankrupt to make more benefits from establishment of a big market

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

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

A popular, independent and developed Iraq will be the best friend of the Iranian nation,

The Iranian government will pursue the nation's rights through patience and wisdom,

Fortunately, Iranians are politically active worldwide.

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 if they are the lords of the world.

Who in the world are you to accuse Iran of suspicious nuclear armed activity.

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 needed to the degree for nuclear power plants Sunday.

We totally support the political process that the Iraqi nation is undergoing that will... guarantee its territorial integrity, independence and progress.

Many times they (Americans) sent messages asking for help on security in Iraq. Iraqi leaders also asked the same. Unfortunately they did not have a good attitude in this regard. We believe that with the formation of new government, there is no need.

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

Iranians defend and present their Islamic and Iranian identity to other people worldwide.