Speech [The importance and positive effects of the presence of the Ladies in the vanguard of the movement]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Welcome, esteemed ladies who have come here from afar. May God grant you prosperity. A nation whose ladies are in the forefront for the attainment of Islamic goals, will remain unassailable. The nation whose ladies appeared on the scene earlier than the men in the struggle against the superpowers, and confronted the satanic power, will be triumphant. That nation whose ladies and men have given martyrs in the cause of Islam, and both of whom desire martyrdom for themselves is invulnerable.

We are hopeful about this roaring torrent of the nation in the forefront of which are the esteemed ladies that constitute the most valuable layer of the people and who are crusading for the realization of Islamic aspirations. I congratulate the Iranian nation on this score. We do not fear any power because no power can confront a nation that is prepared to sacrifice itself and seeks martyrdom.

Your power is a divine one. You esteemed ladies revolted for the sake of God and remain steadfast in His cause; you will not be harmed.

Close your ranks as much as you can and safeguard the Revolution. Advance and pay no heed to the words of the seditionists who seek to sow discord among you or make you despondent over this revolution. These people are the mouth pieces of Satan; they will be crushed by the Blessed and Exalted God.

I appreciate the efforts of you the esteemed ladies, and thank you for having come here from places far away. May God honor you and give you greatness and a high status. May He keep you for the Muslims and Islam.

May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.