Iran, 1999 December 22; In a conversation with domestic and foreign media reporters, it was mentioned; Hashemi Rafsanjani: Khatami and I have the same opinion.

Regarding the parliamentary elections, I did not go to consult with people, but others came and demanded my presence.

I did not imprison Karbaschi, Abdallah Nouri, Mohsen Kadior and dozens of students, of course I am also saddened by their imprisonment, but I did not see it as right in a situation where I am going to fight with the court and the legal authorities of the country.

It doesn't matter to me if I'm on a list or not.

Certainly, the severing of relations between Iran and the United States cannot continue until the distant future.

If America would return Iran's blocked accounts in its banks, I would agree to start negotiations between Iran and America.

Taken from Diruznameh channel