In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Honorable Engineer Mir Husayn Mousawi, the Prime Minister- may God, the Exalted, assist him,
Since a few days ago His Eminence Hujjat al-Islam Aqa Haj Shaykh Mahdi Karroubi suggested through a letter that in order to attend to the affairs of the disabled war veterans and families of the martyrs more efficiently, the Office on the Disabled War Veterans of the Islamic Revolution and the Imposed War Affairs be entrusted to another institution or establishment, apart from extending gratitude and appreciation to him as well as all the officials and workers of the Martyrs of the Islamic Revolution Foundation and the Foundation's Medical Center, especially Mrs. Karroubi «1» who has shown utmost sacrifice and devotion during the war in relation to these beloved ones, I designate you to head the general office on the dear disabled war veterans' affairs. By making use of the cooperation and equipments of the Martyrs of the Islamic Revolution Foundation and the disabled war veterans as well as by allocating the best facilities of the Mustad`afan Foundation, you have to undertake efforts in forming a new establishment for this noble and great affair. It is hoped that through insight, piety and commitment that I observe in you, all the affairs of these epic-makers and living martyrs of the Islamic Revolution would be completely attended. As in the past, through more comfort and amenities, the Martyrs of the Islamic Revolution Foundation have to attend to the affairs of the noble families of the martyrs, missing in action and prisoners of war.
Given it is possible that during these days there are individuals who desired to create doubts and insulations concerning the service-rendering government on the minds of the people and to besmirch your untainted and indefatigable efforts especially on the issue of war, it is necessary to evoke the point that as in the past I consider you as a worthy person sympathetic to the Islamic Revolution. I will not forget your efforts during the war and in mobilizing the guards of Islam. Now I also confirm and support you.
As the heads of the country and the consultative council on the construction of the country will express to the government the construction principles and policy a few days from now, you and the esteemed members of the cabinet have to address the affair of rebuilding the country and repairing the destructions with authority and decisiveness as well as total independence, and to place on top of your programs the attention to the deprived ones. The noble people of Iran, who have offered everything they have in sincerity and servitude to God, should pay attention to the fact that long way is ahead of them in attaining real independence. All are aware that on account of the great magnitude of the destructions immediate renovation and rebuilding of the affair cannot be expected. We are still at the beginning of the way. Many years are needed for the reconstruction and elimination of the problems through the efforts and endeavor of all the beloved officials and people of our Islamic homeland. So many spiteful individuals inimical to the revolution who failed to bring harm to Islam and the revolution in whatever way, now wanted through slogans and elevating the expectations of the people to achieve their objectives. By means of pointing to the problems that have been the result of the imposition of many years of war, they wanted to make the people pessimistic toward the officials, campaigning thus:" After the acceptance of the Resolution and the absence of war, why the problems cannot be solved?" It must be posed to these individuals:" Is this work easily possible? Has our country been relieved of sanctions? Can all the damaged electric and fuel centers as well as factories be run within a day such that we can say that yesterday there was war and thus there were excuses, and today that there is no war, why there scarcities?" Of course, there words are meant to be reminder for the faithful; otherwise, the loyal and revolutionary people of our country are far more ready to persevere and offer sacrifice for the attainment of real independence and self-sufficiency. I am sure certain that the Iranian nation will not exchange a moment of their independence and honor for a thousand years of life at the coquetry and mercy of a master subservient toward the aliens and foreigners.
In closing, I convey my gratitude once again to my good friend, His Eminence Hujjat al-Islam Karroubi, for his sympathetic and sincere efforts. I hope that all the individuals who have been serving the disabled veterans of the imposed war would sincerely cooperate with Mr. Prime Minister. May God Almighty grant fortitude and sacrifice to all officials, the service - rendering government and the noble people of Iran in the way of Islam. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
3,1367 AHS