The motives of protesters in Syria and their predecessors in Iran are fundamentally the same as those of people everywhere; they want democracy, freedom, dignity, jobs, and respect for their human civil and political rights.
Highlighting universal desires for democracy and rights among protesters.
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My inquiry is: Is there a motion before the House or is there a stunt before the House? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not stating a parliamentary inquiry.
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I still find it intriguing that people who are such really brilliant thinkers will sometimes reach conclusions that one might legitimately disagree with.
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