On the recordSeptember 21, 2006
When the power behind the hostilities is itself a permanent member of the security council, he says, how can it fulfill its mission?
Said by
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Source
transcripts.cnn.comWhen the power behind the hostilities is itself a permanent member of the security council, he says, how can it fulfill its mission?
Ahmadinejad questions the legitimacy of the U.N. when a permanent member is involved in hostilities.
Share
More from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
I think the U.S. government is busy fabricating a new scenario and history has shown both the U.S. government and the CIA have a lot of experience in fabricating these scenarios.
I propose that we sit and have a debate, to talk about our positions, to discuss issues and allow everyone around the world to hear the debate.
This is not the kind of language you speak, talking with a great nation. It's an insult to a great nation.
I was addressing those who started riots and set up fires and attacked people. I said, 'They are nothing.' They're not even part of the nation of Iran.