On the recordJune 22, 2009
If the Iranian government seeks the respect of the international community, they must respect those rights and heed the will of its own people. They must govern through consent not coercion.
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transcripts.cnn.com“If the Iranian government seeks the respect of the international community, they must respect those rights and heed the will of its own people. They must govern through consent not coercion.”
President Obama emphasizes the need for the Iranian government to respect human rights.
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