[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IRAN FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT

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                               speech of

                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise In strong support today of the 
Iran Freedom Support Act because this bill shows our undisputed 
commitment to addressing the situation in Iran.
  We have seen the potential effects of international inaction in this 
type of situation.
  The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further 
compromised by an Iranian loose cannon.
  There is little doubt that Iran is on a mission to rebuild its 
nuclear weapons and use that capability to wreak havoc and destruction 
on Israel and others throughout the world.
  Without action, we are going to continue to allow Iran to be a safe 
harbor for terrorists, see its economy further deteriorate, and see the 
Middle East further destabilize.
  This bill includes the necessary tools for the U.S. to help prevent 
Iran from pursuing nuclear and other weapons programs, deny them the 
resources they need to support terrorism, and stop them from oppressing 
the Iranian people.

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