Mr. Speaker, in the violent revolution of 1979, the barbaric ayatollahs took over the prosperous and peaceful nation of Iran. They oppressed the great Persian people for almost 50 years. They murdered countless Jews and, recently, 58 Canadians. They are the world's largest state sponsor of terror.
The difference is simple: If given a chance, Iran would kill 10 million Israelis, but if it were up to Israel, the regime would fall and the new government would not beat women or hang gays. On June 13, the state of Israel lawfully defended itself and gave a gift to the world by ensuring that the psychos in Tehran do not get a nuclear weapon.
Now is the time for the great Persian people to reclaim their country, peacefully. Let the voices of the people rise. To my Persian friends, I say, "Do not be afraid." Let us work and pray for a free Iran.