“All should know that the next government will not budge from defending our inalienable rights… We have passed that period. We are now in a different situation.”
"Iran President-Elect Wants to Ease Strains With U.S., but Sees No Direct Talks" http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/18/world/middleeast/irans-president-elect-says-he-wants-better-us-ties.html The New York Times, (June 17, 2013)
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