On the recordMarch 11, 2009
I am extremely sympathetic to the Iranian people on the ground, the innocent civilians and citizens who are at the mercy of the leadership of the Iranians in charge and the U.S. Government.
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Expressing sympathy for Iranian civilians affected by their government's actions.
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