[In His Most Exalted Name
The blessed Hadrat Grand Ayatullah Imam Khomeini:
I wish to state that considering the present circumstances and the fact that we have a young nation, and thus have a great potential to put the country on the right track in terms of production and other activities and because the spiritual and inspirational aspects are the most fundamental, I feel that Hajj Ahmad is one of the most suitable persons to occupy the office of prime minister. Agreeing to this proposal would be very right on your part.
Abu'l-Hasan Bani Sadr
In His Most Exalted Name
I do not intend to permit my close relatives to occupy such offices. Ahmad is the nation's servant and at this stage he will have the freedom to serve better. May God's peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini