World Reacts to Barack Obama Victory

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They're far more positive than the congratulatory letter sent by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the first such outreach to an American president-elect since the 1979 Islamic Revolution:

"'I hope you will prefer real public interests and justice to the never ending demands of a selfish minority and seize the opportunity to serve people so that you will be remembered with high esteem,' said the Iranian president.

He said, 'Other nations also expect war-oriented policies, occupation, bullying, contempt of nations and imposing discriminatory policies on them to be replaced by advocating justice, respect for human rights, friendship and non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.'"

There's little doubt that "selfish minority" is Mahmoud referring to the Jews. Even in what is hailed as some sort of bridge-building exercise, Ahmadinejad shows his ugly colors.