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Today in many western countries, nobody dares question the Holocaust whose nature is questionable. According to the reports I have received, in America if people decide to write something against homosexuality on the basis of psychological and sociological principles, they will be prevented from publishing their work. How is it that these people feel obligated to respect freedom of expression?

— Ali Khamenei

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If people get into the habit of using their free time for reading books, our society will greatly advance and the country's culture will progress.

The arrogant powers intend to turn our nation into a third-world country and return it to its pre-revolutionary state.

Today, you are hated throughout the world. If you don't know this, you should. The peoples burn your flag. The Islamic peoples all over the world chant: "Death to America!"

Freedom is the gift of God and the Revolution. Freedom belongs to the people and is their fundamental need.

The purchase of any item which helps strengthen Zionism is not permissible.

Imam Syed Ali Khamenei (2001)

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