NOROOZ GREETINGS FROM SENATOR NORM COLEMAN
March 17th, 2004 - St. Paul, MN - Warmest greetings to the Iranian people on the occasion of Norooz. It is my deep honor to wish you joy and prosperity in the New Year.
The New Year is a holiday that evokes new beginnings and fresh possibilities. My deepest wish for the people of Iran is that you continue to find hope in this holiday.
As a United States Senator, I stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. For too long Iranians have been denied basic rights that Americans hold dear. All people have a fundamental right to shape their own governments. All people are entitled to freedom of expression and freedom of religion, freedom from fear and freedom from persecution. I am proud to support those courageous Iranians who have raised their voices to call for these basic human rights.
America supports the people of Iran in your efforts to overcome the darkness of the present regime and emerge into the light of a new future for Iran, a future determined by the will of the Iranian people. May the wisdom of Iran's proud culture inspire you to look to the New Year with confidence for you and your families, and for the future of Iran.
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Andy Brehm