On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
The people of Iran have taken to the streets in defiance of their oppressive regime and refuted the lies that Soleimani was a beloved general. Already 1,500 people have been killed while protesting the authoritarian regime. The Epoch Times of January 7 is correct: ``The protesters' central demand in Iran is for the mullahs' regime to step down, stop its terrorist adventures abroad, and end its massive corruption at home.'' This is why I am cosponsoring H. Res. 791, introduced by Leader Kevin McCarthy that supports the protesters of Iran. I am thankful for the courageous leadership of President Donald Trump and his support for the Iranian people. He tweeted in Farsi: ``To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: I've stood with you since the beginning of my Presidency, and my administration will continue to stand with you. We are following your protests closely and are inspired by your courage.'' In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
