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Anyone who wants to know the meaning of American human rights, just look at Iraq

Today anybody who wants to know the meaning of the kind of human rights and democracy that the Americans want to promote in the Middle East, they can take a look at Iraq. Today Iraq is the testing ground for the claims of America. They insult and pressure the people of Iraq through the use of military force and bayonets. They subject the people of Iraq to intolerable bullying through the use of military force. This is while they are trying to convince global public opinion that they are saviors of the Iraqi nation or that they want to restore the rights of the people of Iraq. Who in the world believes such a thing? The story of America is analogous to the story of the butcher who saved a deer from a wolf, only to butcher it later on.

Leader’s Speech in Meeting with Youth of Ahwaz

Leader's Speech at IRGC Air Force Base

What follows is an excerpt from a speech made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, during a visit to an IRGC Air Force base on July 20, 2003.

Leader's Address to Judiciary Officials

The following is an abstract of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with Judiciary officials and personnel on June 28, 2003.

Judiciary Officials Meet Leader of the Islamic Revolution

Leader's Speech in Varamin

What follows is an excerpt from a speech made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, to a group of people in the city of Varamin on June 12, 2003.

Islam’s view of nature and environment is emotional, moral, spiritual and guiding

In Islam, the most comprehensive view and the most appropriate way of interacting with nature and the environment have been described. God has created the universe and all the phenomena as beautiful, logical and harmonious, and we should use the nature appropriately, avoiding the destruction or contamination of it with wrongful encroachment-- which can afflict societies with problems and calamities. Islam's view toward nature and environment --both living and non-living-- is emotional, moral, spiritual and guiding, and the enjoyment of natural blessings is based on sound, just, wise, balanced and constructive principles. The ultimate goal of Islam is to enable all generations to enjoy the divine blessings; and to create a healthy and peaceful society without gaps between various social classes and ready for moving toward growth and prosperity. Thus, the religious obligations are there to maintain balance and equilibrium in the enjoyment of natural blessings while avoiding excessive use and offending others.

Industrialized countries have caused the major damages to nature and environment

The industrialized countries have caused the greatest damage to the nature and the environment and have violated the rights of other countries. Due to their policies, they have imposed illnesses, poverty and destruction on many people. Unfair and inappropriate ways of interacting with nature and contaminating the environment in our country indicate a lack of awareness about environmental issues and weaknesses of legal mechanism in protecting the environment and preventing contamination of it. In order to eliminate this major shortcoming, people's awareness of environmental issues needs to be increased. Moreover, large-scale management for building a suitable structure along with legal requirements for observing public rights should strive to increase motivations and sensitivities toward counteracting contaminators.

Leader's Address to Basiji Academics

What follows is the abridged text of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with a group of Basiji students and academics on June 8, 2003.

Leader's Speech in Commemoration of Imam Khomeini

The following is an abstract of a speech made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at a ceremony held on June 4, 2003 in commemoration of founder of the Islamic Republic, late Imam Khomeini. The ceremony marked the 14th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's departure.

Leader's Address to Students at Shahid Beheshti University

What follows is the abridged text of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with the Iranian people's representatives in the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) on May 28, 2003.

Leader's Speech to Officials on Occasion of Birthday Anniversary of Holy Prophet (s.w.a.)

Leader's Address to Government Officials

The following is the abridged text of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with government officials and executives on May 19, 2003. The meeting was held on the occasion of birth anniversary of the last messenger of Allah, Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him and his infallible household), and birth anniversary of Imam Ja'far Sadeq (greetings be upon him).

Leader's Statements at a Question-and-Answer Session

The following is an abridgement of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at a question-and-answer session held in Shahid Beheshti University on May 12, 2003.

Leader's Address to Students at Shahid Beheshti University

What follows is an excerpt from the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with students at Shahid Beheshti University on May 12, 2003

Leader's Address to Academics at Shahid Beheshti University

What follows is an abridgement of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with academics at Shahid Beheshti University on May 12, 2003.

Imam Khamenei’s Statements Following the Rowza Ceremony for Imam Hasan Askari (as)

The following is the full text of the statements made on May 10, 2003 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, after a rowza [mourning] ceremony for Imam Hasan Askari (greetings be upon him).

The wave of Islamic revivalism was brought about by a breeze of the Islamic Revolution

A wave of Islamic revivalism and awakening has swept through the Islamic world, and Muslim nations are expressing a strong desire to return to Islam and practice this lofty religion. This awakening has stemmed from the great Islamic revolution of the Iranian people under the leadership of our late magnanimous Imam [Khomeini]. This is the reason for the hostility of arrogant powers towards our own nation, our Islamic revolution, and the system and Imam Khomeini. The enemies told us not to export our Islamic revolution! And we said that revolution could not be exported, since it is not a commodity! However, our Islamic revolution, like the scent of spring flowers that is carried by a breeze, reached every corner of the Islamic world and brought about revival of Islam in various Muslim nations.

Leader's Address to Workers and Teachers

The following is an abstract of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with a group of workers and teachers on April 30, 2003. The meeting was held on the eve of Workers Day, May 1, and Teachers Day, May 2.

Leader's Address to Army Commanders

The following is an abridgement of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with army commanders on April 16, 2003 on the occasion of Army Day.

Sermons of Friday Prayers

What follows is the abridged text of the sermons delivered by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at the Friday Prayers on April 11, 2003.

Leader's Address on New Year's Day

What follows is an excerpt from the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, on March 21, 2003 on the occasion of New Year's Day.

Leader's Speech in Mashhad

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at a public gathering in the holy city of Mashhad on March 21, 2003.

Leader's Speech at IRGC Navy Base

The following is an abridgement of a speech made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, during a visit to an IRGC Navy base on March 10, 2003. The speech was delivered following the flag-raising ceremony.

Leader's Address to Experts Assembly Members

The following is the abridged text of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with members of the Experts Assembly on March 3, 2003.

An excerpt of statements made in meeting with young people from Sistan-Baluchestan

Leader's Address to Youngsters in Sistan-Baluchestan Province

The following is an abridgement of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with a group of young people in Sistan-Baluchestan Province on February 25, 2003.

Leader's Speech in Zahedan

What follows is the abridged text of the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with a group of people in Zahedan, Sistan-Baluchestan Province, on February 23, 2003.

Excerpts from the speech delivered in meeting with government officials

Leader's Speech on Eid-ul-Ghadir

What follows is an excerpt from the statements made by Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with government officials and executives on February 20, 2003. The meeting was held on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Ghadir.