Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: “We need the peaceful nuclear technology for energy, medical and agricultural purposes, and our scientific progress.”

It's not the nuclear bomb that the American government is afraid of, for there are countries in our region who are armed with a nuclear bomb, and are supported, by chance, by the United States government.

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.

What is happening to the Palestinians? The young people are being killed on the streets, homes are being destroyed over their heads.

Our message is the message of peace and brotherhood with all nations, with all people. And we, like all nations and people, we are against oppression and injustice.