Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 7 commends the brave people--the brave Iranian freedom fighters--for their fight against the brutal Iranian regime and demonstrates that the United States' commitment is with them, standing with the men and women of Iran. In the face of so many human rights abuses, the Iranian people have remained strong. I say to our Iranian friends: Though change won't happen overnight, continue to stand strong because the time of this regime will soon be up. The international community recognizes--and that is us pulling together, all of the people of the United States and the international community around the world--the bravery and the strength of the Iranian people in the fight for their human rights, for their freedom from tyranny, and for a better tomorrow. We have got to keep our voices. Dr. King once said that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We have got to stand together, and that is what this resolution does. It puts the regime on notice that its people are on the march because freedom cannot be denied. So, Mr. Speaker, I am sure that there will be a resounding voice by this United States Congress by passing this bill to say to the Iranian people who put everything on the line that we hear you, we see you, and we stand with you until you get your freedom. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”