Mir-Hossein Mousavi

“There are two ways of confronting the country's problems. One is through a management style based on adventurism, instability, play-acting, exaggerations, wrongdoing, being secretive, self-importance, superficiality and ignoring the law. The second way is based on realism, respect, openness, collective wisdom and avoiding extremism.”

“Ahmadinejad's dictatorial ways have hurt Iran's image across the globe and could be a prelude to dictatorship.”

“I’m not afraid of being one of the post-election martyrs who lost their lives in their struggle for their rightful demands. My blood is no different from that of other martyrs.”

“People must be able to express their opinion and protest freely. A free society in the country can protect it much better than any military force.”