I don't like the death penalty, although if there is one case where there should be an execution, the fairest case would be for Saddam. But I would n… - Mohammad Khatami

We believe that Hizbullah has an authentic Lebanese identity. We love Hizbullah. I emphasized this in talks with Mr. Chirac, who said he has never called to weaken or disarm Hizbullah, and on that matter he is in disagreement with some of his European allies. Hizbullah will remain and keep its weapons.

A basic change in political ethics is required for the realization of the proposal [The dialog among civilizations].

Without a doubt, we will succeed in moving forward, only if we have the capacity to reap the benefit of positive, scientific and social accomplishments of Western civilization.