A Quote by Ruhollah Khomeini

Personal desire, age, and my health do not allow me to personally have a role in running the country [i.e. Iran] after the fall of the current system [of the Shah].

Ruhollah Khomeini

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Ruhollah Khomeini
Iranian - Statesman
September 24, 1902 - June 3, 1989

After the Shah's departure from Iran, I will not become a president nor accept any other leadership role. Just like before, I limit my activities only to guiding and directing the people.

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