Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes. (Introduced in House)
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 560
Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 18, 2009
Mr. BERMAN (for himself and Mr. PENCE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives
1)
expresses its support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law;
2) condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the Government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cell phones; and
3)
affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.
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