Uniting for Freedom, Democracy & Equality

Quotes

Senator Joseph Lieberman: The regime in Iran will not change, and therefore, we must change the regime in Iran. And that is what we mean when we say, “Freedom for the people of Iran.” The sanctions that we have applied have to be extended. The arms embargo cannot be allowed to expire.

Remarks by Senator Joe Lieberman at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Ron Johnson: For decades, Iran has cracked down on dissenters and peaceful protestors. Navid Afkari is one of the latest victims of Iran’s brutal regime.

Remarks by Senator Ron Johnson at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: I also send my regards to each of today’s speakers who are joining in this important effort to support democracy and freedom for the Iranian people.

Remarks by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Martha McSally: It’s time for Iran to stop oppressing its people and sponsoring terrorism and instead become a positive actor in the Middle East.

Remarks by Senator Martha McSally at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Rob Portman: We must continue to show strength in the face of the regime's attempts at undermining the international rule of law and spreading international terrorism as well.

Remarks by Senator Rob Portman at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Bob Menendez: Unfortunately, the Iranian regime continues to give us reason to doubt that future, and to show the world that it has no intention of changing its oppressive and reprehensible behavior.

Remarks by Senator Bob Menendez at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 26, 2020

Senator Jeanne Shaheen: The government in Tehran continues to commit gross human rights violations against both its own people and in the conflicts that it supports across the region.

Remarks by Senator Jeanne Shaheen at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 25, 2020

Senator Marco Rubio: So, this battle, your battle, our battle, is not simply to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, not simply to keep Iran from continuing to sponsor terrorism—this is all very important—the real battle is to give Iran back to the Iranian people.

Remarks by Senator Marco Rubio at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 25, 2020

Senator Ted Cruz: As I've long maintained, and as we've spoken about together before, it is an absolute necessity that we hold the officials of the Iranian regime accountable for their torture, their human rights abuses, and their crimes against humanity.

Remarks by Senator Ted Cruz at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 25, 2020

Senator Roy Blunt: The Iranian regime remains the leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues to defy warnings from the international community to abandon its nuclear program and blatantly violates its treaty obligations, not to mention its blatant disregard for human rights.

Remarks by Senator Roy Blunt at the Trans-Atlantic Summit on Iran Policy; September 18, 2020

September 24, 2020