These are excerpts taken from this speech released on the English version of the Supreme Leader, Sayyid Ali Khamenei’s website:

The demand that was made seven years ago urging the heads of the three movement branches to seriously and decisively fight economic corruption is still important

These valuable measures which were taken within the framework of the general policies and the second development plan of the judiciary branch must be pursued fully and seriously.

This proper position is equivalent to generating the general feeling that the judiciary branch is faithful and fair in administering justice

The leadership of Ayatollah Shahrudi who is a knowledgeable, scholarly person and the presence of prominent personalities in the judiciary branch provide good opportunities in order to improve this branch of the government and help it achieve the position it deserves.

Pursuing the policy of reducing the amount of imprisonment is a positive measure, but the existence of prisons is a reality. And we must try to turn prisons into institutes for promoting good deeds

Using all the legal potentialities of this branch, especially the Ministry of Justice, is one of the priorities

In addition to the fact that economic corruption creates an obstacle to sound investment in society, it prepares the ground for the spread of cultural and moral decadence

Although the letter that demanded the heads of the three government branches to deal with economic corruption dates back to 7 years ago, this issue is a current demand, and the officials of the three government branches must treat it seriously

This coincidence means that government officials must always remember the valor and sacrifices of the martyrs and appreciate the opportunity to serve the public which is a blessing resulting from this martyrdom