Prince Pahlavi after receiving the award:
In those decades, Iran was like a house whose original owners were thrown out or imprisoned in that house. In 1957, the keys to this house were taken from the people. I consider myself obliged to try to return the key of Iran's house and return it to its true and legal owners, that is, to the people of Iran. This award is not just mine; The families who lost their loved ones on the way to Iran's freedom also have a share in this award. My duty is to help democracy establish itself safely and soundly in Iran and continue. If I can do something to achieve this goal, then I have done my duty.