Unusual interview; Kim Bildsoe Lassen tried an untraditional approach when given the opportunity to interview the Iranian Leader in Teheran.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen, a Danish journalist from the Public Service TV station Danmarks Radio interviewed the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Teheran, shortly before he will arrive in Copenhagen.
There is little doubt that the Danish journalist was very impressed by the Iranian president, who at times seemed to talk to him, as he would have to a naughty school boy asking impertinent questions.
On the other hand Bildsoe Lassen managed to make Iranian president show his warm and friendly character to the whole world.
The Iranian President also told us a few details about his private life.
Actually, I'm amazed that Bildsoe Lassen didn't ask President Ahmadinejad about in what constellation of the Zodiac baby Mahmoud was born, but he at least asked about the Presidents favorite movies.
 
Transscript below:
Note: This is an edited short version. The full version has not been broadcast yet.
Transscript Part 1: (Lassen only transcribed partly)
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Would you like to have a nuclear bomb?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad What do you think yourself?
Do you think a bomb is a good thing?
Would you like Denmark to have one?
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: I don't know but I know...
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad You are a person, and I am a person, we are having a dialogue now.
We think atomic bombs are a bad thing.
What are atomic bombs used for?
To kill others..
We are against killing other people.
Kim Bildsøe Lassen: But somebody would also say it's also for security...
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad We have enemies, but we don't need atomic bombs.
There are two reasons for this.
The first has to do with the atomic bomb.
We think it is the most inhuman weapon in history.
Because they kill many people.
It is not meant for defense, but for attack.
So the first reason is the bomb itself.
Our religion causes us to be against the atomic bomb.
That's why we say the world must be disarmed.
The bombs of the nuclear powers are at this moment a threat to mankind.
But there is also another reason, which is secondary
Today, is there anybody who can use the bomb?
And if they use it, will it then give them the upper hand?
Can bombs save anybody?
Could the a-bomb save the Soviet Union?
So you can tell me, the whole world, and all viewers in Denmark and Europe
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Today the atomic bomb has lost its purpose.
Those who think the a-bomb gives power, are politically retarded.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: So you can say to me, to all the people in Denmark and in Europe watching, that you will never engage in creating an atomic bomb? You can just say no.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad I gave you a clear answer to your question.
I want you to be aware of to whom you're talking.
We speak clearly and direct.
I want it to be completely clear.
Kim Bildsøe Lassen: I Know, I just want to be very clear
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad It was not directed at you, but at all the viewers.
Whatever we do, we have the courage to say it.
We said we would begin enriching Uranium, and we did.
We said we would start a production, and we did..
We said we didn't fear resolutions, and we didn't.
We said we didn't accept unjust resolutions, and we didn't.
And we said we would build 10 new enrichment plants and we will also do that.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: There has been since your reelection.. demonstrations in the streets..
End transcript part 1
Transscript part 2:
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Since you have been reelected there have been demonstrators in the streets. Some have called them also lately, for traitors, that they don't understand Iran.
Do you think that the young people on the street demonstrating, making trouble will some say, that they are traitors?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: We should keep things apart from each other.
The elections in Iran, are very free.
It is the highest imaginable degree of freedom.
We don't have a party based system.
It is a free government. Very close to the people.
We had a very high turnout at the elections.
85% that's unique.
Then there were some who came with protests.
That's very natural.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Do you think that young people in Iran today have the freedom to express their opinions? That as you see it that there is the freedom for the young people, for the people who want to express their meaning [opinions] in Iran today that is fair and just?
And the people that are saying, we have, we are being pressed by the police, by the secret police, that they are wrong?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: I said the law rules in Iran.
Wouldn't the police in Denmark interfere when somebody crosses the street when the lights are red?
Wouldn't the police do that?
The police must maintain peace and order.
But the police acts inside the boundaries of the law,
And the Courts keep an eye in the police.
Everybody must uphold the law. Protests also have to happen inside the boundaries of the law. You have probably seen the demonstrations in Copenhagen the day before yesterday.
Kim Bildsøe Lassen: (Nods)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Why did the police take action against the demonstrators?
Mace [tear gas], batons, why did the police do that?
That's because there is law and order in Denmark.
People are free to protest, but they have to respect the law, they have to.
What happened in Copenhagen, also was what happened in Teheran.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Now you go to Denmark, and you go as President Ahmadinejad, I think a lot of people in Denmark only know you as that, and maybe if you could tell a little bit about the man Ahmadinejad.
What are the things that you enjoy most in life?
I know that you are a religious man, but beside that, where do you find your energy and where do you find your inspiration?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Can you tell me why you are here?
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Why did you travel so far?
You must have had a tough trip; you have been 5 to 6 hours in the air.
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: To get to know you better.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: You probably have good intentions.
I think that if one loves people, being tired doesn't mean anything.'
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: I'm sorry if I'm being trivial, but I'm also wondering, are you sort of a person who likes to come home late, and watch a film with your family or take a walk with your wife and your kids..
How do you find pleasure beside working and saving the world?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Yes, I do all of these things. I have a warm family.
We talk every evening.. we also watch films, but not every evening.
We read books and speak with each other.
We go out for walks and visit our relatives and friends.
We practice sports,
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Do you have a favorite film?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: I normally watch Iranian films
Kim Bildsoe Lassen: Mr. President thank you very much, we look forward to seeing you in Denmark, and wish you a pleasant trip to Denmark and we, I guess I look forward to see you. Thank you very much.
Michael Jarlner (Danish journalist sitting next to Lassen): Yes, thank you for meeting us.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Inshallah, and greet the Danish people from me.
Thank you, thank you very much..
End of transcript part 2.
I am not a Muslim, but if I were I would swear Ahmadinejad is the new Mahdi....
After this interview there can be absolutely no more doubt anymore about the peaceful intentions of the gentle Iranian president, who will be honoring us all by his coming visit to the Copenhagen Climate Hoax Summit.
In the conversation about the event with another journalist, Kim Bildoe Lassen said that he had never seen such pitch black eyes. Eyes he said, which certainly would have the ability to frighten some people.
(balder.org)