September 28, 2006
Iran - Islamic Republic News Agency - Original Article (English)    

On the road with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (above and beliow).

[SLIDE SHOW: Ahmadinejad].


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Karaj, Tehran Province: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Thursday said that the policies of the world's great powers in terms of managing the global economy, culture and security have completely failed.

The Chief Executive made these remarks while speaking to people in the city of Karaj, located to west of Tehran. This is the president's 20th provincial visit.

"Today, instead of peace and security, the nations of the world are instead confronted with war and tyranny, the President said.

According to the President, the bullying powers launch wars across the globe while holding up the banner of peace, and he pointed to Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon and Afghanistan as obvious examples.

"While carrying the banner of human rights, they take the lives of innocent citizens in these countries, and force others to leave their homelands. They themselves support terrorists in Iraq and Palestine, but claim to campaign against terrorism," he said.

Ahmadinejad said that despite the chemical and biological weapons stockpiled by the big powers, they continue to express concern over the progress of other nations and their access to the nuclear fuel cycle.

"Meanwhile, these powers pollute the world with these programs, but chant slogans in support of environment.

"Instead of being prepared to annihilate the earth over and over again to secure the interests of capitalists, they should face their failure to properly manage world affairs" he said.

The president added that today, Iran is officially recognized as a model country by all of the world's nations.

After his speech, Ahmadinejad departed for Tehran.

VIDEO FROM IRAN: AHMADINEJAD ASKS

'WHAT ARE AMERICANS DOING IN IRAQ?'

IRINN TV, IRAN: Excerpts from a press conference with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, August 29, 00:09:29, Via MEMRI

"They say that three and a half years ago, they came to topple Saddam. Fine. It was you who encouraged Saddam to attack other countries. You instilled courage in him and supported him. You were the cause of all of Saddam's crimes. One say, he ceased to be useful to you, and you wanted to remove him, so you did. What are you doing now?"

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad