NCRI – The following are excerpts from a solidarity message by Congressman Bob Filner, Senior member of Democratic Party and co –chairs of the Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus;
Dear Friends and Supporters of Democracy in Iran, It is with great pleasure that I address you tonight, as we stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. I would also like to take this opportunity to send my warmest greetings to the brave men and women of Ashraf City.
Ashraf is not only a symbol of resistance and opposition to the Iranian regime, it is a symbol of hope for a better future, of dedication for an ideal, and solidarity for a common goal.
Ashraf city is more than just a compound occupied by members of the Iranian resistance. It is flame that represents the light and energy of this movement. And today, by reiterating my support for this great city, I would like to remind all those who would wish to put out this flame that Ashraf will stand firm, and we will stand with them. …
