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"We might say that the state is like an addictive drug: the more of it we have, the more we 'need' it and the more we come to 'depend' on it."

"If I knew I couldn't win races, I would have stayed in the States."

"Any confrontation, such as a verbal one with the United States, would be harmful for everybody."

"Iranians are very proud and don't want to become a pariah state like North Korea."

"I have this cozy house here and I get three pensions from the States. I've done nicely."
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"My criticism is too severe sometimes and that is not good. But why don't you start doing your work unless your leader flies into a rage? It is not that you cannot do it but that you don't want to do it."

"I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy."

"Whoever stands for 'one China' will get our support. We can have talks with them, and our talks will cover anything."

"Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul."

"Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will march straight ahead without looking back."
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