[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6793]
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                                  IRAN

  Mr. GRASSLEY. I hope a lot of Americans have been able to watch on 
television what is going on over in Iran right now. I hope Americans 
have an opportunity to listen to some Americans of Iranian descent who 
are commenting on what is going on over there because, recently, 
thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets protesting their 
country's corrupt regime. Frustrated by a lack of opportunity and 
frustrated by constant political oppression, these largely young and 
nonviolent protesters have stood up to say: Enough is enough.
  In response to these protesters, we see the regime engaging in a 
brutal crackdown, and that crackdown is on a scale not seen since the 
1979 revolution, killing hundreds of civilians within the last few 
days.
  The United States is not an enemy of the Iranian people. In fact, 
Americans of all backgrounds can't help but sympathize with these brave 
protesters seeking a more prosperous, more responsible Iran and having 
the Iran Government give that sort of an environment. We need to tell 
the Iranian leaders the world is watching.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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