[lbo-talk] Rafsanjani welcomes Saddam's execution

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Rafsanjani welcomes Saddam's execution
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Associated Press

Sunday, December 31, 2006 (Tehran):

Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani welcomed the execution of
Saddam Hussein and wished Iraq a prosperous future.

He was speaking at Id Al Adha prayers ceremony on Sunday.

"Saddam's execution in Iraq is the clear example of God's historical justice
promised to all human beings " Rafsanjani told a crowd of thousands at
Tehran University.

Rafsanjani, who heads the influential Expediency Council, also warned
Western countries that their strategy of pressuring Iran to roll back its
nuclear programme by imposing sanctions would backfire.