Individuals from Iran and abroad would arrive and the Imam would listen to their reports. However, in keeping with his practice, he would himself do the analyses and take decisions. I remember quite accurately the incident of Husayn Ruhani who was a member of the Munafiqin (hypocrites) organization and whom the Imam had referred to in one of his speeches. This person came to see us on the understanding that he could influence the Imam through us. We told him that this was an inaccurate understanding that he had of the Imam because he would listen directly to the other party and take decisions on his own. Nobody could influence the Imam and it was useless to engage in preliminary activities.[1]
[1]He would listen to the reports of all people.