• Natural characteristic of the Quran and Islam
"America is opposed to Islam, even Islam that is not involved in governing - in the way that it exists in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. If the Americans ever manage to achieve their goals, then it will become clear what their position is on them. I received a report according to which American agents had told a minister of a famous Islamic country, "You should teach less about religion and jihad in your textbooks. Why do you include such subjects in your textbooks?" This is what the situation is like. These people are angry at the essence of Islam and Islamic thought, the kind of thought that makes people not fear any material power."
Part of a speech delivered by the Leader on March 18, 2002 in a meeting with government officials
• Their puppet governments are source of trouble
"The Americans do not even like the royal governments that exist today in the Middle East. This is because they know that these governments are a source of trouble for them. Islamic and Arab governments should pay attention to this point. America has plans for Egypt. It has plans for Saudi Arabia. It has plans for Jordan. It has plans for Persian Gulf states. Its plans are not limited to Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, so other Arab countries cannot afford to sit aside and watch America settle scores with Syria and Lebanon - then it will be their turn. Of course there is a lot of difference between reality and what America wants. The people who are currently in power in America are making decisions the way drunken people would. They have no idea what they are doing. They are far away from the realities of the world. Even distinguished and prominent political analysts of America are saying and writing these things. Their websites and press are full of such comments. They say that these people are bringing America to the point of decline and collapse, and that is the truth of the situation. Their existence is probably divine revenge on America. In any case, they have these plans."
Part of a speech delivered by the Leader on October 30, 2005 in a meeting with government officials
• Pre-emptive actions of the arrogant powers
"The Americans know that they have no future in the Islamic world. Thus, by making innovative and pre-emptive attempts, they are trying to prevent Islamic Awakening of Muslim nations from turning into revolutionary movements and to delay the indubitable victory of Muslims. The Americans recently acknowledged that if they had not invaded Iraq, faithful Iraqi people would have taken the initiative and toppled Saddam in a short time. This is what the United States is afraid of. Their activities are passive and are motivated by a fear of the consequences of Islamic Awakening in the Muslim world. The actions that the Americans carry out in the region today are not the result of their power. Rather, they are the result of the sense of power in the Islamic camp, the Islamic uprising and Islamic Awakening."
Part of a speech delivered by the Leader on June 4, 2005 in a ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise
• Disregard and disrespect for human honor
"Your system is a system of oppression, a system of hatred, disregard and disrespect for the honor of human beings. Why did you enter Iraq? Why did you let your soldiers trample upon an independent country like that? Why did you ignore the honor and value of the people of Iraq? Now they are preparing a plan for transfer of power, but the kind of power that will in fact be in the hands of the Americans. The politicians and elites of Iraq should know that any government that comes to power in Iraq and is believed to have been installed by the Americans - this government will be as hated as America among the people of Iraq. After Saddam Hussein, the people of Iraq are not prepared to see the domination of America and its puppets over Iraq. Genuine transfer of power means that power should be transferred to the people of Iraq and elections should be held. It is the people who should choose. It is not acceptable to dictate a plan to the elites and politicians of Iraq, a plan that the Americans prefer."
Part of a speech delivered by the Leader on May 16, 2004 in a meeting with seminarians