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"Mr President, it is regrettable that Iran – a country with such ancient traditions, such a long history, such a fine culture and such a great and important country – is today ruled by those who do not respect fundamental rights, whose nuclear ambitions are a source of tension in the international community and who most importantly oppress their own citizens. There have been many instances of persecution in the country, for example of Christians, but also of national minorities.
It goes without saying that we should respond to these events, although there is not a great deal that we can do. The Iranian authorities are very resistant to any criticism, but that does not mean that we should stop criticising them. The European Parliament should send out a clear message that we do not agree to such actions and that we condemn them. We should also support measures by the Iranian opposition, which is very active in Europe, and whose activities have also been visible at the European Parliament, and this is the right way to put pressure on the Iranian authorities."@en1
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