A Quote by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots, there has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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Although Ballots Been Complaint Counting Elections Far Gone Insecurity Iraq Much Outcome See Significant Think Wait Well

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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Iranian - Politician
Born: August 25, 1934

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