Khatami to Push for Reforms Despite Foes
From Times Wire Reports
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami vowed to pursue political and cultural reforms in the face of stiff opposition from Islamic hard-liners, but he left the nation guessing whether he will seek a second term.
“No pressure can make me give up this path,” Khatami said in a speech to parliament. “I cannot give up my commitment to God and the noble people. We have no choice but to succeed in establishing Islamic democracy.”
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