Order, please.
We are the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Today, Thursday, June 11, 2009, marks our 25th meeting.
We have two witnesses appearing today in connection with our ongoing study of human rights in Iran. One, who has not yet arrived but will do so shortly, is Houchang Hassan-Yari, professor of politics and economics at the Royal Military College of Canada. Also joining us, from beautiful Fort Lauderdale, is Victor Comras, an attorney.
Perhaps, Mr. Comras, because you are here and Professor Houchang is not, we'll start with you. If he arrives, we'll move from your testimony to his and then go to questions. If he hasn't arrived, we'll go directly to questions.
Please go ahead.