Congress 107 - HCONRES 375 - Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the people of Iran and their legitimate quest for freedom, economic opportunity, and friendship with the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Administration of justice Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Democracy Diplomacy Due process of law Economic development Economics and Public Finance Foreign leaders Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Iran Law Middle East and North Africa Political prisoners September 11, 2001 Terrorism Weapons of mass destruction

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Expresses Congress' heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the courageous people of Iran for their brave expressions of support following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Recognizes and supports the people of Iran in their daily struggle for democracy, reform, human rights, economic prosperity, and the rule of law.

Urges the President to: (1) support the Iranian people and their legitimate aspiration for freedom and democracy; (2) continue to pursue areas of common interest with the Iranian people while taking an uncompromising stance on terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and human rights of Iranian citizens; and (3) use all diplomatic means to support the Iranian people's demand for an immediate release of all political prisoners and for removal of the ban on freedom of the press.

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Apr 11, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 11, 2002

Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H983)

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