[ In His Most Exalted Name
I wish to say that Mr. Rajaie brought me the list of ministers this afternoon which is the same as the previous one except for a couple of minor changes. He has even included two people as the commence and interior ministers for the Majlis' approval. I am sending you the letter that he has written to the Majlis about that same list. The two names that I had marked on the list are those of the persons whose competence I am not certain about. By way of example, the same person who had given you a false report about my associates has been presented as a minister. I had persistently requested this matter to be investigated and the veracity or falseness of it made known. I have spoken a lot to Mr. Raja'i and told him about the instructions you gave this morning that there should be rapport between us, that all of us are in the service of Islam and that undermining any institution, whether the office of the president or the Majlis is not to the country's good. It looks like the ministers like the prime minister himself, cannot be changed. We agreed in the attached letter to write to the Majlis. I am sending it to you and will act according to your instructions. I consider that the good of the country and its stability lie in the total implementation of the provisions of the Constitution. However, just as I stated this morning and have always demonstrated, I will abide by any decision of yours.
Abu'l-Hasan Bani Sadr]
In the Name of the Most High
I do not interfere in these matters. The criteria [to be applied] are the ones that I have repeatedly mentioned. I recommend that the gentlemen come to an understanding and select individuals who are loyal to the Revolution and are competent, active administrators.
May God's peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini