The White House - regarding IRAN

[Tx4obama]

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2011
Statement by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon on Special Rapporteur on Iran Human Rights

The United States welcomes the resolution adopted today by the United Nations Human Rights Council appointing a Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. The decision by the Council represents a historic milestone that reaffirms the global consensus and alarm about the dismal state of human rights in Iran. Iranian authorities are perpetrating a wide variety of abuses against a broad spectrum of Iranians, irrespective of age, gender, faith, or profession. The Special Rapporteur created by the Council provides the international community with a mandate to monitor and call attention to such abuses. The Iranian Government has a responsibility to protect its citizens and allow its people’s voices to be heard. The United States will continue to speak out on behalf of all those brave Iranians struggling for their universal rights.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/03/24/statement-national-security-advisor-tom-donilon-special-rapporteur-iran-

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And this from March 20, 2011

President Obama’s Nowruz Message

President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the holiday of Nowruz. At a time of great regional change and renewal, the President this year speaks directly to the Iranian people, in particular the Iranian youth. “...you – the young people of Iran – carry within you both the ancient greatness of Persian civilization, and the power to forge a country that is responsive to your aspirations. Your talent, your hopes, and your choices will shape the future of Iran, and help light the world. And though times may seem dark, I want you to know that I am with you,” he says.

Video here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/03/20/president-obama-s-nowruz-message

Related article:
Obama Urges Iran’s Youth to Shed ‘Chains’
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/obama-urges-irans-youth-to-shed-chains/

[Hannah Bell]

1. barf.

[Alamuti Lotus]

2. Youth of Iran: REJOICE! YOU TOO can have falling bombs and occupation forces in your country!

When the President of the United States says "I am with you"...beware.

[rug]

3. "global consensus and alarm"

Here we go again.

[vaberella]

4. I see three negative responses--- which doesn't coincide with the postivity in both texts.

What's the deal?:shrug:

[Autumn]

5. We might need to shed ‘Chains’ here in our country

before too long.