While the US and our allies do what is right to pressure Iran and its partners in the region, we must also acknowledge the people in Iran for pushing for this change. I was honored to do my part when I joined my colleagues from both sides of the aisle...to co-sponsor the House resolution, support of the Iranian people and condemning human rights violations. The resolution. The resolution demands free and open elections, economic restructuring to promote innovation, equal rights for all, regardless of gender, religion or ethnicity and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. (01:56–01:59)
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Asserts that he co-sponsored a bipartisan House resolution supporting Iranian people and condemning human rights violations.
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