In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I thank the great nation of Iran for its affections towards their own servant. I have said a word that caused anxiety among some friends. Therefore, I see it necessary to say that I am getting well. Thanks to God. I thank the doctors. Two things I should say. One is about the flood that has crushed the south. It is said that it has caused great losses. I want the nation, our brothers, to join in this venture to compensate the losses. We all should together help. Army should help by providing the of rescue equipment at their disposal such as helicopters, etc. All should exert their efforts. God will help you, too. The other thing I want to tell you is: As far as I have witnessed, the elections in Iran since the days of Rida Shah, a long time, there were no free elections in Iran. Elections were used to be held by the force of the chiefs. In the days of Rida Shah, people's hands were cut short. The elections came under the control of Rida Shah. Parliament was not in question. The deputies were back door selected ones. In the days of Muhammad-Rida, things had gone worse. I can challenge that the elections to be held this year are at the peoples' votes. Without any pressure from anyone and without any intervention. I want the nation and all classes of people to preserve the Islamic moral with regards to all the affairs particularly the elections. They should not think that the election campaign needs abusing and scolding others, or hampering their work. Of course, there is no objection in inviting the people towards the persons in view to vote. But pay attention to conduct these elections in the same goodness, calmness, and healthy atmosphere as you did in the previous presidential election of the Islamic Republic, which became an epitome in Iran. I hope the election to take place as that one happened before. All should be in line with the same aim. Be mindful of the presence of God and His supervision. Do not spoil the appraisal. The enemies are in watch to lay hand upon something or other to criticize, scalp and scathe. I hope God may help you all. You all may finalize
the elections with safety in the same manner as the one for the previous lection.
May God's peace and mercy be upon you.