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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) take the necessary steps to encourage and support the establishment of a conference at which Iranian nationals who oppose the government of Iran's policies can meet and discuss governmental reforms and their implementation; and (2) report to Congress respecting such steps and which groups of Iranian nationals have expressed interest in such a conference.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>To require the Secretary of State to seek the establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who oppose the policies of the Government of Iran can discuss the future of the Government of Iran.</title>
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