Commending the Bravery, Courage, and Resolve of the Women and Men of Iran Demonstrating in More Than 133 Cities and Risking Their Safety to Speak Out Against the Iranian Regime's Human Rights Abuses

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Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I thank my dear friend and colleague, Ms. Tenney, for yielding and for her leadership on this issue.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 7. Today, the United States House of Representatives stands up for human rights, for the same freedoms that we as Americans hold so near and dear in our own country and against the brutal regime in Iran.

The Iranian Government has a long track record of vile human rights abuses. Notably, they are the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world, not just against the United States, but also against countries such as our own democratic ally in the Middle East, Israel.

In September, the senseless murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the so-called morality police for wearing her hijab improperly once again put the regime's human rights record front and center for the world to see.

Now, as the Iranian people protest in the streets of more than 133 cities across the country, demanding basic human rights, the regime's response is to crack down even harder. Since the protests broke out in September, more than 450 have been killed, including 58 children. At least another 18,000 were arrested.

This is reprehensible, unacceptable, and inexcusable. No government should ever treat its people this way.

The United States must continue to support the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom. The Biden administration should take a strong stand and end its quest for a new Iran nuclear deal. Great American companies, like Starlink, should help bring much-needed internet access to those protesting in the streets, which will significantly increase their communication and information sharing.

That is why I am proud to stand here on the floor of the House of Representatives today and support H. Con. Res. 7.

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