A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law.

Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones.

Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 193 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 193

 Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of 
freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 19, 2009

Mr. McCain (for himself, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Graham, Mr. Brownback, Mr. 
 Kyl, Mr. Bunning, and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following resolution; 
                   which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of 
freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its support for all Iranian citizens who 
        embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, 
        and rule of law;
            (2) condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by 
        the Government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as 
        the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic 
        communication through interference with the Internet and 
        cellphones; and
            (3) affirms the universality of individual rights and the 
        importance of democratic and fair elections.
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