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Measure supports citizens of Iran, condemns violence against protesters

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today voted in favor of a congressional resolution (H.Res. 560) that supports Iranian dissidents and calls for an end to the violence against Iranian citizens peacefully protesting the contested Iranian presidential election results.   Foxx issued the following statement on the situation in Iran and the measure that passed the House:

Protesters in Tehran, Iran dispute the results of the country's June 12 election.

“This week the world heard the cry of millions of Iranians who seek the right to a free and fair election,” Foxx said.  “In response, Americans from all walks of life have taken up the cause of liberty for Iranians who crave real freedom and not sham elections. 

“I am proud to join the United States Congress to stand with freedom-loving people everywhere in support of the people of Iran and to call for an end to the brutal and violent suppression of peaceful protesters.  We will not stand by in silence and watch the forces of radicalism attempt to squelch the public outcry in Iran against last week’s election irregularities.

“The ongoing crackdown on free expression and the rights of journalists along with the censoring of communication with the outside world has simply shown the true colors of the dark Iranian regime desperately trying to hold its grip on power.  The people of Iran deserve better.  They deserve freedom.  And today the House of Representatives has given voice to their historic plea in the hallowed halls of Congress.”