Finally, even as we increase pressure on the Iranian government, we are sending an unmistakable message that the United States stands with the Iranian people as they seek to exercise their universal rights.
Press Release: Remarks of President Barack Obama Signing of Iran Sanctions Act - As Prepared for Delivery
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Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.
When we choose, when we make that decision, I do believe – and there is evidence for this – that the world gets incrementally better, and that is a worthy goal and it’s worth fighting for.
The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views.
It is a decision about how do we face and embrace this finite amount of time we have on the planet.
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