[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SUPPORTING IRANIAN PROTESTERS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the people of Iran have 
taken to the streets in defiance of their oppressive regime and refuted 
the lies that Soleimani was a beloved general. Already 1,500 people 
have been killed while protesting the authoritarian regime.
  The Epoch Times of January 7 is correct: ``The protesters' central 
demand in Iran is for the mullahs' regime to step down, stop its 
terrorist adventures abroad, and end its massive corruption at home.''
  This is why I am cosponsoring H. Res. 791, introduced by Leader Kevin 
McCarthy that supports the protesters of Iran. I am thankful for the 
courageous leadership of President Donald Trump and his support for the 
Iranian people.
  He tweeted in Farsi: ``To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: 
I've stood with you since the beginning of my Presidency, and my 
administration will continue to stand with you. We are following your 
protests closely and are inspired by your courage.''
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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