Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Translation of Speech by President Ahmadinejad

William comments: "Recent speeches by the President of Iran have caused considerable offence worldwide. However, the international press for obvious reasons never carries the full text of his speeches. We thought we should post a link to one of his latest provocative remarks in context."

Source: Not The Country Club
Date: 24 April 2006
Title: "Translation of Speech by President Ahmadinejad of Iran"

In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate

Dear Scholars and Thinkers; Honorable Speakers and Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Peace and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you,

On behalf of our beloved people and the government of the Islamic Republic, I would like to welcome you and express my own thanks and appreciation for your attendance. I hope your blessed and fruitful presence at this conference will help ease the inconvenience of your journey from countries far and near.Fortunately, this conference coincides with the anniversary of the birth of Islam’s glorious Prophet, which is an auspicious concurrence.

Full speech here.

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