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In the name of God, the
Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr. Barack Obama
President-elect of the United States of America
I congratulate you on having gained the majority of the
votes of those who took part in the election. As you
know, the chances that God gives to his subjects pass
swiftly. They can be used for the perfection of humanity
and to the benefit of nations or, God forbid, to the
detriment of nations.
I hope you will choose to honor the real interests of
people and justice and equity over the insatiable
appetites of the selfish minority. Use this chance to
serve to the extent you can. And leave a good name
behind for yourself.
People expect an immediate and clear response to the
pressure for fundamental change in the American
government's policies, both foreign and domestic. This
is the desire of all the world's nations and of the
American nation as well, and it should be the objective
and basis of all your future government's programs and
actions.
On the one hand, the American nation, which has
spiritual inclinations, expects your government to focus
its energy and will on serving the people; dealing with
the current economic crisis; restoring the country's
standing, morale and hope; eradicating poverty and
discrimination; and renewing respect for individuals,
their safety and their rights. It also expects policies
that will strengthen the foundations of the family --
part of the teachings of the holy prophets, who are also
revered in America.
On the other hand, the nations of the world expect an
end to policies based on warmongering, invasion,
bullying, trickery, the humiliation of other countries
by the imposition of biased and unfair requirements, and
a diplomatic approach that has bred hatred for America's
leaders and undermined respect for its people. They want
to see actions based on justice, respect for the rights
of human beings and nations, friendship and
non-intervention in the affairs of others. They want the
American government to keep its interventions within its
own country's borders.
In the sensitive Middle East region, in particular, the
expectation is that the unjust actions of the past 60
years will give way to a policy encouraging full rights
for all nations, especially the oppressed nations of
Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The great civilization-building and justice-seeking
nation of Iran would welcome major, fair and real
changes, in policies and actions, especially in this
region.
If steps are taken in the path of righteousness, toward
the goal of carrying out the teachings of the holy
prophets, it is hoped that almighty God will help and
that the enormous damage done in the past will be
somewhat diminished. I ask the high God to grant all of humanity and all
nations health and happiness, honor and prosperity, and
to grant rulers and officials the ability to learn from
the past and to use every chance to serve, to spread
love and kindness, to eradicate oppression, to do
justice and to follow the holy guidelines.
Mahmoud Ahmadiniejad |
