Democratic movements across the Middle East and North Africa gave voice to the demands for democratic pluralism and respect for the rule of law and human rights, but the Iranian regime continues its brutal repression of journalists, political activists, students, and trade unionists.
Lugar contrasts regional democratic movements with Iran's oppressive actions.
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