Quotable

Posted By Davide Berretta Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 2:25 PM Share

Highlights from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's letter to President George Bush (if Le Monde's transcription is accurate, the letter is full of typos, errors and misspellings):

You might know that I am a teacher. [..]

You are familiar with history. [..]

September Eleven was a horrendous incident. [..]

The people will scrutinize our presidencies. [..]

Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress anyone.

And finally: 

History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive.

 [hat tip: Camillo.]

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