Khamenei Says Iranian Nation Will Severely Kick EU Parliamentarians in the Teeth
February 13, 2004
Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran
BBC Monitoring
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamene'i has said: "The extent of interference in our Majlis election affair by some European parliaments have reached the level of insolence."
Addressing the Friday prayer congregation in Tehran University this morning, Khamene'i added: "Of course, their [the European parliamentarians'] uttering of words is insignificant. Let them say whatever they wish.... However, they all should realize that for as long as they do not go beyond uttering of words, we do not care. But, when they proceed to interfere in our country's affairs, they must realize that the Iranian nation will severely kick all of them in the teeth."
Referring to the internal calls for boycott of the elections, Khamene'i said: "It saddens one to see that some people are willing to do something to be applauded by the enemies of this nation beyond our borders. This is a shame. Whenever you see that the enemy applauds you, you must look and see what you have done wrong. The Imam [Khomeyni] used to say: Woe betide us when the enemy praises us.
Well, when does the enemy praise us? Our enemies, in their hearts, appreciate many admirable virtues of our nation, our people and our Imam. However, the enemies never mention these virtues. On the other hand, when the enemies clap for someone, when they encourage someone and when they shout hurrah for someone, that person should realize that he is making a mistake.
There were some individuals who were beating the drums of boycotting the elections. There are still some who beat the same drums here and there. But thank God, they are not from the midst of the people. They are isolated individuals here and there. However, there are still some individuals who advocate boycotting the elections. They are wrong, they have chosen the wrong path..."
Source: Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, in Persian 0821 gmt 13 Feb 04
http://www.monitor.bbc.co.uk/nfnews.shtml#first "On the other hand, when the enemies clap for someone, when they encourage someone and when they shout hurrah for someone, that person should realize that he is making a mistake."
Yup. Too late now, Khamenei. We're clapping. Keep it up.
Khamenei Says Iranian Nation Will Severely Kick EU Parliamentarians in the Teeth 
You tell 'em, Bob, er, Khamenei, whatever.