Iranpress/Iran- Speaking at the closing ceremony of “Shahid Rajaee festival” on Saturday, Hassan Rouhani said “It is the day of a big national test; nobody should think that they can gain popularity by speaking against the government. The people respect those who are brave not those who abandon the government during the battle”.
Rouhani said: “It is the day of a big national test; nobody should think that they can gain popularity by speaking against the government. The people respect those who are brave not those who abandon the government during the battle”.
He also said: “History tells us that the victory of great nations is the result of their steadfastness in hard times,” adding that during the Revolution and Holy Defence, great victories came after hard days.
“Martyrs Rajai and Bahonar are the best role models for officials,” continued Rouhani, adding: “The people of Iran have not surrendered to toughest conditions”.
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran also went on to say: “White House rulers hatch plots against Iranian nation’s lives and on the other hand, they are always sending intermediaries for negotiation”.
He also said: “During the [Iran-Iraq] war, the Army and Revolutionary Guards had some disagreements but they supported each other during operations”.
“If the enemies had not drawn their swords against the people and the country, I would have spoken differently in the parliament,” continued the President referring to his recent appearance in the Majlis.
He also said: “The Supreme Leader said that in hard times, nobody is allowed to abandon the government, and this is what compassion and being revolutionary takes”.
Stating that “the government cannot counter US plots from one side and the right and the left inside from the other,” Rouhani continued: “I am completely aware of the hardships of those who get fixed salaries; the entire government must mobilise to improve people’s lives”.
Closing ceremony of “Shahid Rajaee festival”, aims to appreciate top employees and managers in Iran, was held in the presence of the Iranian president Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.
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