“It seems that in the world of politics, lying is not such a big deal.”

—  Ali Larijani

If the European Countries Impose Sanctions, They Will Be More Harmed than Us; If You Toy with Our National Pride, You Will Face a Firm Response http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/1029.htm Feb. 2006.
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