In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Honorable President:
I wish to thank you for the hospitality you showed me during my stay in France. It was from your country that I was able to have the voice of justice and truth heard by the oppressed nation of Iran, and to lead the remarkable Revolution of the country. The Revolution developed over many years and came to a head because of the corruption and gloom that had enveloped the whole country. The basic reason was the presence of a monarchy that was being supported from abroad.
The ties that cement our two countries have always been based on moral principles, our respective civilizations and mutual respect. I was, therefore, surprised when I came to know that certain authorities in France are interfering in the conviction of the criminals, the plunderers and the corrupt ones of the previous defunct regime who had perpetrated crimes of great magnitude against the people of the country, and were found culpable and tried in accordance with Islamic and Qur'anic principles. They ought to show greater sympathy and consideration for our revolution; one that liberated us from the yoke of imperialism and the tyranny of a despotic monarchy that was paranoid about its own greatness and self-importance. It was the Omnipotent God that helped and delivered us from the clutches of the agent of misfortunes and disorder. We shake hands with you and hope that our friendly relations will develop further and become firm. Mr. President, kindly accept my gratitude and wishes for the prosperity of the French nation. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini