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Campbell Lauds Passage Of Iranian Resolution

Press Release

Date: June 11, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Campbell Lauds Passage Of Iranian Resolution

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 560, The resolution expresses support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.
Campbell, a cosponsor of the measure spoke on the House floor urging a ‘Yes' vote saying, "This country has always stood with those around the world yearning for freedom, a voice, and a better future…It is now time for us to stand for those in Iran who seek freedom from one of the world's most oppressive, most dangerous, and most dictatorial regimes." Campbell said further, "I hope this resolution is not the end, but is just the beginning of the support that this government, both in Congress and the White House, gives to those people."

The resolution passed by a vote of 405-1. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) have introduced a similar measure in the Senate.


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