Interviewer: Some reporters of the French TV, Channel 1
Question: [Honorable Ayatullah, what are the objectives of the Revolutionary Council?]
Answer: Its objective is to set up a provisional government which will in turn set up the constituent assembly for the approval of the constitution and performance of other tasks.
Q: [Honorable Ayatullah! What will be Iran's foreign policy after the departure of the Shah?]
A: Iran's foreign policy will be based on mutual respect with all the states and there will be no differences between the states in this regard.
Q: [ Honorable Ayatullah, do you want to cut off Iran's relations with all the foreign powers, or will you continue these relations? In case of severance of relations, will your policy be violent and radical?]
A: No. We do not want to cut off the relations. We want to cut off Iran's dependence on foreign governments, for the Shah has made Iran dependent on the United States and other governments.
Q: [Honorable Ayatullah! What are your expectations from the army?]
A: I expect them to join the nation and assist the Islamic government; and the army personnel will do so in the near future.
Q: [There are reports that you have condemned the Shah. Do you want to condemn him or to try him?]
A: On the basis of the nation's ruling, the Shah is condemned, but whenever the people find him, they will try him and will take back their own properties from him. The Shah must be tried in front of the nation and be punished for the crimes he has committed.
Q: [I have a very personal request, that is, to be allowed to accompany you to Iran.]
A: I cannot say anything at this stage.