In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
It is not hidden to any of the people and officials, that the perpetuity and consolidation of the Islamic Republic of Iran are based upon the policy of" neither East nor West." Deviation from this policy is treason against Islam and the Muslims. It will cause the decline of the honor, credibility and independence of the country and heroic nation of Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran should in no circumstance abandon its sacred and divine principles and ideals. God willing, the people of Iran will keep in the bosoms their sacred and revolutionary rancor and wrath, and use their tyranny-burning torches against the criminal Soviet Union, the world-devouring America and their puppets so that with the favor of God Almighty the banner of the pure Muhammadan (s) Islam could be hoisted in the rooftop in the entire world, and the downtrodden, the barefooted and the righteous become inheritors of the earth.
On the issue of reconstruction, I am sure that the high-ranking authorities of the system, the esteemed officials and the loyal and revolutionary people of our country, as in the past, will never accept that the attainment of this objective would led to the dependence of the Islamic Iran on the East or the West. Recently, the covert and overt hands of the East and West have resorted to a new trick with the aim of creating dichotomy among the supporters of the Islamic Revolution. They accused the beloved and high-ranking officials of the country, Majlis and government personalities and clerics of dependency thinking and inclination, deviation from the past stances and, finally, of Western-orientation and Eastern-orientation. By cunningly designing issues such as" So-and-so figure of the Islamic Republic system is rightist, centrist, or compromiser and Western-leaning," or" So-and-so official has become radical and revolutionary," they as a result would take away the people's confidence in the officials of the system. However, with the help of God and the maturity and awareness of the people, the market for such insinuations in this country have become dull and its costumers few. It is proved by the people that those who for years and many times have taken their examination in commitment to Islam and the Revolution whether before or after the Revolution, suffered in this way, imprisoned, assassinated, and lost their wellbeing, and have struggled under tortures of the Shah for independence and freedom, are not only not less concerned with the state of the Revolution and its achievements but are certainly ever more than the others do, and will never change their ideological, divine and vigorous course. As a duty to the people and zealous children of the Revolution, I mention: Let it not be that without taking into account the political considerations and the much intricate and sensitive situations in the country you would raise questions and problems by which the recounting and true analysis of the cases by the concerned officials of the system would lead to the unraveling of the secrets of the country and create problem for the system, and it would not only fail to solve the problems of the country but even exacerbate them.
I am paying close attention to domestic and foreign policies of the country. As long as I am alive, I will not allow our true political course to undergo change, and the officials do not desire anything but this and nothing is expected of them but this. I give warning to some officials to be very careful lest- God forbid- we should pour water to the watermill of the enemies and made them happy with our factionalisms. I say to the officials and authorities in every echelon that all of you are religiously obliged to strive in cutting the last roots and sources of dependency of this country on foreigners in every aspect. You will do so, God willing. If the interest of the system and Islam is in keeping silent, keep silent bitterly, as the reward for keeping silent in advancing the objectives of the system and Islam is much more than in defending against the accusation of being dependent (toward the foreigners).
As I have mentioned earlier, the policy of reconstruction and identifying the priorities in rebuilding the ruinations in country weigh heavily on the shoulders of the esteemed committed heads of the three branches of power in the government including Mr. Prime Minister. It should be pointed out that in view of the magnitude of the work and need for expediting the pace of reconstruction efforts rebuilding, definitely the views of the experts and authorities, especially the cabinet ministers and concerned commissions, in which committed and informed figures are abundant, are needed. They have realized that reconstruction is impossible except through cooperation and collective thinking. This country belongs to Islam and the entire Iranian nation. Just as all were together during the war, they should also be at the side of one another at the time of peace and reconstruction. God willing, academic and university centers will also have a share in this important endeavor.
Ministers or other officials also have a share of opinion in the final decisions of the heads and the Prime Minister.
Yet, the points to be considered in the reconstruction effort are as follows:
1. Although I am certain that the noble families of the martyrs, disabled war veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action have not been satisfied and will not be satisfied with the talk on welfare and material things for the sacrifice of their beloved ones. They did it only for the sake of God and attainment of perfection. Their ideal is loftier than these worldly matters, it is on the officials of the system to apply their aptitude, talent and ability in addressing as best as possible the spiritual, material, moral, and cultural affairs of these reminiscences of guidance and light, and not to deny them of the untainted and gratuitous service; even though the Islamic Revolution of Iran is receiving the blessing of the struggle of the martyrs and those who sacrifice themselves. I am aware of many of the dear families of the martyrs, disabled of the war, prisoners of war and those missing in action have not either consulted the officials on their hard living conditions or done it in a minimum degree all because of their magnanimity and moral excellence. We all know that majority of this stratum and the dear combatants of Islam came from deprived and low-income classes and that the affluent people are least sympathetic to the revolution, but it is our duty to be appreciative of their efforts to the extent possible. I myself do not want this appreciation to simply in ostentatious words and tribute. Instead, they must be provided with every kind of social, economic and cultural privileges. I do not see it necessary to advise these beloved ones, and to repeat the great mission of keeping the trust of the sacred blood of the martyrs. Thank God, the families of martyrs, prisoners of war, those missing in action and disabled of the war have so far served as guardians of the values of martyrdom and sacrifice. With the help of God, they will remain to be guardians.
2. With acceptance of peace, no one should imagine that we have become needless of strengthening the defensive and military infrastructure of the country and improving and expanding the arms industries. In fact, improvement and development of the industries and equipment related to the defensive capability of the country is among the essential objectives and priority in the reconstruction effort. In view of the nature of our revolution, we should take seriously the possibility of another aggression by superpowers and their agents at any time and moment.
3. Attention to rebuilding of industrial centers should not deal the least harm to need for attaining agricultural self-sufficiency. Instead, precedence of this affair should be maintained. Officials should feel more obliged than in the past to implement it. They should strive for re-cultivating our lands, controlling water, constructing dams, encouraging farmers and poultry and cattle owners towards maximum utilization of the boundless favors of God. Certainly, self-sufficiency in agriculture is prelude to independence and self-sufficiency in other areas.
4. The most important factor contributing to attainment of self-sufficiency and reconstruction is development of scientific and research centers, centralization and monitoring of facilities and encouragement of inventors, discoverers and committed and specialist forces who have the valor to fight against ignorance, go out of the shell of the notion of the West's and the East's monopoly of knowledge, and show that they can keep the country stand on its own feet. God willing, these talents would not become tired and incapacitated in the twists and turns of the office hallways.
5. Planning on welfare commensurate with the common condition of the people in tandem with keeping the perfect Islamic ideals and values; avoidance of narrow-mindedness and extremisms; combat against the culture of consumerism, which is the utmost blight of a revolutionary society; encouragement of domestic productions and planning in improving the exports and expanding the grounds for exporting goods; deliverance from depending on oil exports; and exports and imports liberalization, which in general is, trade based on law and with the supervision of the government in kind and price.
6. Observance of the principles of security and protection of the centers and industries, and building of collective safe havens for the people and workers, which is not only allotted for the wartime but rather it is a means of precaution in every circumstance.
7. Using the great forces of the people in construction; benefiting from those faithful to the revolution, especially those who have gone to war; expanding the presence of the people in agriculture, industry, trade and the rebuilding the destroyed cities and towns; and breaking the spell of monopoly in the domestic and external trade of the specific affluent and rich individuals, and extending it to the masses of people and society.
8. Preservation and keeping of the form of one or some towns ruined in the war with the aim of manifest description of the aggression of the enemies against our revolution and country and of showing the heroic defense and resistance capability of the nation as the future generations should not limit themselves in documents and writings. Of course, this task is to be accomplished with the total consent of the owners of estates and the creation of adjacent towns.
9. Emphasis on preservation of moral and social values and norms as well as morally purging of assemblies so that a group of ignorant of God and opportunists would not imagine that the people are indifferent toward their wicked intentions. May God protect all from the evil of the carnal soul and the enemies and endow them with the top account, tact in affairs, sincerity in action and sacrifice in the service to people. Ahmad «1» could better render service to Islam and the people of the country and he only participate in the meetings so that he could report more promptly the issues to me. May peace be upon those who follow the guidance.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Mehr 11,1367 AHS