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Ted Poe: The supreme leader took a heavy hand against his own people after the 2009 massive protest and the illegal government of…

On the recordMay 21, 2013
The supreme leader took a heavy hand against his own people after the 2009 massive protest and the illegal government of Ahmadinejad took control.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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Describing the Iranian government's repression following the 2009 protests.

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