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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected.</p> <p>Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American.</p> <p>Encourages Iranian-Americans to share with their elected officials and their community incidences of discrimination in an effort to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse.</p> <p>Calls upon law enforcement authorities to vigorously investigate and prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity.</p>]]></text>
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