Good afternoon. Thank you for appearing before the committee today. We have to move through today's agenda a bit quicker than anticipated, so we will keep it short since our time is limited. Unfortunately, I have to leave once my turn is over, as I have to speak in the House at 2 p.m.
You mentioned wrongful detentions, violations of Iranians' civil rights and executions of human rights activists who were declared criminals, which violates the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ratified by the Iranian government.
I was listening to my colleague, Mr. Cotler, speak about the impunity tolerated by the government in these situations. I would say that it goes even further than impunity.
We know that an election will be held on June 12. Do you think that Iranians will turn out to vote willingly? How do you think the vote will work? Might some citizens be pressured?