Iran’s state-run IRIB News Network TV, June 3, 2008 – Excerpts of Ahmadinejad’s speech on the anniversary of Khomeini’s death:

Today the oppressors and the arrogance have reached a full deadlock, and God willing the countdown for their deterioration has started…

Today we have very heavy duties and responsibilities. The faithful individual and a person who is in the line of Imam (Khomeini) is fighting in several fronts at the same time. Being loyal to the line of Imam means to get ready for pressures, propaganda, slanders, lies, sanctions and intimidations. The key to victory is resistance.

Today, our nation, following Khomeini’s orders, have left all superpowers behind and do not give a damn about the world powers.