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I shall kick their teeth in. I am appointing the government. I am appointing the government by the support of this nation!
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Speech at Behesht Zahra cemetery (1 February 1979), condemning the government of Shapour Bakhtiar

 

Ruhollah Khomeini

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I am about to assume the great trust which you have committed to my hands. I appeal to you for that earnest and thoughtful support which makes this Government in fact, as it is in law, a government of the people.
I shall greatly rely upon the wisdom and patriotism of Congress and of those who may share with me the responsibilities and duties of administration, and, above all, upon our efforts to promote the welfare of this great people and their Government I reverently invoke the support and blessings of Almighty God.

 

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