“The Islamic Republic of Iran is presenting in good faith its proposal for constructive interaction and a just dialogue. However, if some try to impose their will on the Iranian people through resort to a language of force and threat with Iran, we will reconsider our entire approach to the nuclear issue.”

— Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

2005, Address to the United Nations General Assembly (17 September 2005)

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