[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             IRAN PROTESTS

  (Mr. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, the amazing capabilities of our men and women 
in uniform, combined with decisive action by President Trump, inspired 
thousands of civilians throughout Iran to take to the streets over the 
weekend to protest their government. These individuals braved the 
threat of live fire, teargas, and further damage to show the Ayatollah 
and his thugs that enough is enough.
  It is a shame that in sharp contrast, House Democrats last week 
buckled to the Iranian regime and passed a concurrent War Powers 
Resolution attempting to tie the President's hands and obstruct his 
already successful Iranian strategy. Furthermore, the Speaker yesterday 
sadly attempted to downplay these nationwide protests as just 
``students'' upset about the downed airliner.
  To the protesters in Tehran, Shiraz, and elsewhere: I say the Speaker 
of this House does not speak for all of us. We do not downplay your 
courage, and we stand with you.

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