May 10, 2011
We urge the Iranian Government to promptly release Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal so that they may return to their families.
Bob Casey
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Robert P. Casey is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, having served since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on a range of issues including healthcare, education, and economic development. Throughout his tenure, Casey has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting working families. He has also been involved in efforts to address climate change and promote job growth in Pennsylvania.
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May 10, 2011
We've had the--we very much welcome the administration's engagement recently with the Human Rights Council and the assignment of the Special Rapporteur.
May 10, 2011
And even some--a good number who may have been supporters of Ahmadinejad in the past?
May 10, 2011
And you obviously think some of them are persuadable, to use a word in our lexicon. Yes?
May 10, 2011
President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and other senior members of the administration are constantly speaking out about these abuses.
May 10, 2011
It is our duty to bear witness to the truth of the plight of the Iranian opposition.
May 10, 2011
I wanted to just highlight, for the record, a letter dated April 20, that Senator Menendez and Senator Cardin and I sent to the State Department.
May 10, 2011
The United States must also work with the international community to hold the Iranian regime accountable for human rights abuses.
May 10, 2011
The recently announced Iran Human Rights and Democracy Promotion Act addresses the issues above.
May 10, 2011
That's just a very limited spotlight on real people suffering the most brutal kind of repression that any of us could imagine.
May 10, 2011
Now more than ever, the United States must stand in support of these brave activists.
May 10, 2011
We will continue to draw attention to these and other abuses and call on the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the universal rights.
May 10, 2011
The regime continues to turn a deaf ear to the aspirations of its own citizens.
May 10, 2011
Well, I'd urge you to keep that up and to amplify it, because repetition is very, very important here in Washington, and, I think, around the world.
May 10, 2011
I'm very proud of the effort of our team and our government to play a leading role in really getting that resolution to be passed.
May 5, 2011
The breadth of the job gains shows that the recovery is strengthening, but clearly there is more to be done.
May 5, 2011
Congress needs to continue to support the private sector in creating jobs and driving new innovations that will boost future economic growth.
May 5, 2011
Additional progress reducing unemployment is critical to the 13.7 million Americans who are looking for work, but can't find it.
May 5, 2011
So one of the most compelling pieces of data you just cited refers to education levels.
May 5, 2011
April was another solid month of job creation. In the past three months, we've averaged more than 250,000 new private sector jobs each month.
May 5, 2011
We must crack down on the unfair trade practices that China engages in on a daily basis.
May 5, 2011
We urge you to make clear to President Abbas and to the international community the United States opposition to a Fatah-Hamas unity government that does not fully accept the Quartet Principles.
May 4, 2011
Uzbekistan is an important partner in the Northern Distribution Network, which is a major strategic priority for the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
May 4, 2011
The United States, however, must balance our strategic interests in Uzbekistan with the need to hold the government accountable for serious human rights abuses.
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