Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
1934 - 2017
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Biography
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was an influential Iranian politician who served as the fourth President of Iran from 1989 to 1997. He was a key figure in the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and played a significant role in shaping the country's post-revolutionary political landscape. Rafsanjani was a pragmatic politician known for his moderate views and efforts to improve Iran's relations with the West. He also held various important positions in the Iranian government, including Speaker of the Parliament and Chairman of the Assembly of Experts.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Wisdom does not lie in owning wealth, but in doing without it.
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We must always keep an open dialogue with each other. We cannot write off the rights of the people. We must try to rely on the people and Jenkins’ experiences. We must not sit and pray. We have to work hard.
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We should act in a way that augments security and peace within Iran and the world. It is not in our interest for the borders and security of Iran to become weak.
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People need to feel fit physically and psychologically. To win people’s votes you will not get anywhere with just promises. Actions and tangible steps are required.
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To become a regional power, we have to earn people’s trust so that they feel willing to cooperate with us.