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Reza Pahlavi at the U.S. Senate
The
following is a statement by Reza Pahlavi at the U.S. Senate followed by a press
Newswire:
Senator Santorum, Senator Martinez thank you for inviting me here, thank you
especially for holding this meeting in this great house.
My respect for this institution is enormous as it embodies the best of America's
promise to the world -- in terms of what liberty and representative democracy
means. You see it, and you practice it here everyday; a dream my compatriots --
I am hopeful -- will see in reality someday very, very, soon.
Senator Santorum, over the years your leadership has stood apart when it comes
to the issue dearest to 70 million Iranians. You have been among the first and
strongest proponents of democracy in Iran and have stood up for freedom wherever
it has been suppressed, in Iran or elsewhere around the world.
Senator Martinez, I thank you also for your leadership and am heartened that
liberty and freedom are two words particularly close to your heart in view of
your heritage, sir, and that of the constituency you so ably represent.
As you have both so well articulated, the dangers and issues confronting us
today are very, very real; the biggest question however is how to best deal with
the increasingly militant and adventurous regime in Tehran.
Clearly, war is an option rejected and which, as far as I am concerned, must be
taken off the table; equally ineffective, is the process of endless diplomacy
which has been fruitlessly pursued, now for several years -- with the full
prestige, backing and weight of the European Union, Russia, the UN and the
United States. The net result of this process has been that the militant
clerical regime of Iran is today not only closer to reaching its enrichment
objectives, but also recklessly emboldened by the lack of resolve it has seen
amongst the practitioners of international diplomacy.
I believe and would like to present for your serious consideration, and sharing
with your colleagues, my view on how to best deal with the clerical regime of
Iran: It is an integrated three-pronged policy of "Confrontation, Pressure and
Support." I believe the regime needs to be confronted where ever it is up to
mischief (i.e. Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia or even right here in
the western hemisphere); simultaneously the regime needs to be pressured by way
of a progressive set of smart, vigorous and targeted sanctions aimed at the
economic, political and personal interests of the regime, not the people; all
while, the world will need to provide unapologetic and robust support for the
democratic aspirations of the Iranian people.
This is a policy that will without a doubt require international support, but
one which need not necessarily be kept hostage to the commercial interests of
certain nation-states that have proven less than reliable in terms of standing
up to the bullying of the clerical regime.
In closing, I wish to leave you with this thought: Throughout our long and proud
history, the Iranian nation has had to, time and again, stand up to, and
overcome much adversity. This too, is a passing storm in our long history. We
are determined and have no doubt that we will ride this storm to victory --
achieving our goal of liberty, modernity and democracy. Our struggle, however,
will become much easier knowing that we will have the unwavering support of
nations that choose -- today -- to side with us, in our national quest for
democracy.
The time to make that choice is now.
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Source: Secretariat of Reza Pahlavi
Reza Pahlavi Offers Senators Three-Pronged Approach on Iran; Confront and
Pressure the Regime, Support the People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Hosted by US Senators Rick Santorum
(R-PA) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) Reza Pahlavi of Iran affirmed the world needed to
focus on the big picture regarding the crisis facing his homeland, proposing an
integrated three- pronged policy approach to the clerical regime of Iran.
Offering his views to US law makers, he said "the best way to deal with the
Iranian regime is by confronting it, pressuring it, at the same time supporting
the Iranian people."
Elaborating on his three point policy recommendation, the Iranian opposition
leader said "Where ever the regime is up to mischief, it needs to be
confronted." Prefacing his second point by emphasizing that meaningful pressure
needed to be applied on the regime in such a way as to avoid hurting the Iranian
people, he prescribed "a progressive set of smart and vigorous sanctions
targeted at the economic, political and personal interests of the regime's inner
circle and power base." The third and what he referred to as the most critical
point of his policy recommendation was the need for the "free world to provide
unapologetic and robust support for the democratic aspirations of the Iranian
people."
Rejecting war as a policy option, the former jet fighter pilot said, "the option
of war must be taken off the table." Pronouncing "endless diplomacy" as equally
ineffective, he said "it has been fruitlessly pursued, with the full weight,
backing and prestige of the European Union, Russia, the UN and the United States
for several years now, only resulting in the clerical regime's inching closer to
its objectives of acquiring WMDs." Pahlavi reminded his audience that the
Iranian regime had been dangerously emboldened by "the lack of resolve it has
seen amongst practitioners of international diplomacy on Iran."
Agreeing that war was not an option, Senator Santorum said, of Reza Pahlavi: "He
is a leading and enthusiastic advocate of the principals of freedom, democracy
and human rights for his countrymen;" adding that "Reza Pahlavi has upheld the
honor of his country in a time of upheaval and darkness."
Marking the second of such appearances, in recent days, Reza Pahlavi was joined,
last week, by Senator Brownback (R-KS) and Congressman Sherman, (D-CA) at a
press event, at which the forty six year old Iranian leader introduced torture
victims and former political prisoners of the Iranian regime converged in
Washington to protest the U.S. tour of former Islamist President Khatami. At
that event, Senator Brownback introduced the "Iran Human Rights Act," while
Congressman Brad Sherman criticized the Bush administration's approval of
Khatami's visit, calling it an appeasing concession to the clerical regime of
Iran.
Earlier this summer, as part of his continuous campaign against the clerical
regime, Reza Pahlavi was received at the French National Assembly where he
addressed over 40 French lawmakers, pressing them and other senior policy makers
on issues relating to the democratic movement in his homeland.
Asked what role he envisioned for himself, Reza Pahlavi said "my function is
that of a catalyst -- raising global attention to our national plight, and
helping bring the Iranian opposition together." He added "my goal is to enable
my compatriots to participate in an all inclusive, transparent national
election, beyond this regime, whereby they can choose their form of government;
beyond that, should the Iranian people embrace my vision of a secular, modern
and democratic system of constitutional government, I will be honored to serve."
Leading a campaign of political defiance against the militant Islamist regime of
Iran, Reza Pahlavi is the former Crown Prince of Iran. He is a graduate of the
U.S. Air Force training program, has a political science degree from the
University of Southern California and has authored Winds of Change, The Future
of Democracy in Iran. He is married and
is father to three daughters.
Dear compatriots
In order for
Republicans to win in Novmeber I think Bush Admin has less than 6 weeks to
deliver Regime Change in Iran. If they don't have a plan to do it.... they will
loose Nov election very big .....
and all these nice speeches does not work. American public is very angry
regarding over 400 billion dollars spending in Iraq without much to show.
In case of Iran the EU3, China, and Russia are not going to help Bush Admin and
they are playing very dirty game, US is alone....
The biggest Bush Admin strategic mistakes in past 5 years, lisented to Blair for
not helping Iranian people for Regime Change , not helping secular Iraqi and
appeasing Islamic Fascists in Iraq and Afghanistan .... on ther hand the
Islamofascist regime in Iran spent billions in Iraq, for Hezbollah and in US ...
Regards,
Jimmy Carter
We want to strongly condemn you for inviting ayatollah Khatami to talks and we strongly condemn you for bringing the mullahs to power 27 years ago. You are responsible for the death of 1 million Iranians during an 8 year long war and you are responsible for islamic fascism in the world.
Your name will forever be one of the black pages of the iranian history books,
we the Iranians hate you and will never forgive you for your sins. You distroyed our country. You are the worst president America has ever had. Your upcoming meeting is another proof that you are a devil loving with terrorists.
Shame on you!
Traitor!
//A patriot Iranian
(the above email adress is to Carter Secretariat, spread the prostest against his crimes)
NEWSWEEK's Rachel Makabi spoke to Pahlavi, 46, to get his thoughts on the
standoff, the effectiveness of U.S. policy toward Iran and his ongoing work with
Iranian dissidents:
http://www.rezapahlavi.org/articles/Newsweek09042006.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14534557/site/newsweek/
Full text of Newsweek Interview:
'A Race Against Time'
What does 'seriously talk' really mean? Will the regime seriously discuss its
violations of human rights at home?
By Rachel Makabi
Newsweek International
Sept. 4, 2006 issue - Reza Pahlavi was just a teenager in 1979 when an Islamic
revolution in Iran ousted his father, the shah. In the years since, Pahlavi, who
now lives in Maryland, has been involved with activists both inside Iran and
abroad who seek to overthrow the mullahs from power. As the Iranian government
continued to stonewall on the nuclear issue?with the United States calling for
sanctions despite Iran's offer to "talk seriously"?NEWSWEEK's Rachel Makabi
spoke to Pahlavi, 46, to get his thoughts on the standoff, the effectiveness of
U.S. policy toward Iran and his ongoing work with Iranian dissidents. Excerpts:
Makabi: What do you make of Iran's latest nuclear proposal?
Pahlavi: The regime's response to [U.N.] Security Council Resolution 1696 was
predictable, as it was simply a variation of double talk?a tactic they have now
mastered to an art form. What does the regime's offer to "seriously talk" really
mean? Will it seriously discuss its violations of human rights at home? Will it
seriously discuss its patronage of regional militancy? I think not. [This] is a
race against time. Will it get the bomb first, thereby bullying the world into
appeasement, or will there be an actual convergence of domestic and
international pressures [on the regime]?
What do you think will happen if China or Russia resists imposing sanctions?
Accepting the regime's rejection of the Security Council's demand for an
immediate enrichment freeze will erode the prestige and moral authority of the
United Nations, which for some time has been in need of rehabilitation. As
permanent members, Russia and China bear important responsibility to not weaken
the words, actions and authority of the Security Council.
Are you in favor of military intervention?
We need to steer away from the mind-set that either we have to diplomatically
negotiate or talk about any kind of military intervention. Neither one can solve
the situation. What's obvious is to invest in the people of Iran themselves
because you have the most natural ally among the Iranians.
You've long been active with dissidents. What does your involvement entail?
I have been in touch with a number of organizations and groups, within and
outside Iran, who are working directly with activists on civil disobedience as
well as the treatment of political prisoners. It is very critical that we keep
dissidents operating inside.
Can moderate reformists like former president Mohammad Khatami change the system
from within?
The idea of reform has been discredited and came to an ultimate dead end. It was
unthinkable that this regime could ever reform itself. There is no process of
change that could come from within.
So what role do you think the exile community can and should play?
In the short term, the exile community is a natural conduit [to express] what is
the state of affairs in Iran to the international community. In the long term,
the diaspora has tremendously dedicated and talented individuals who have been
quite successful, and this [will be] a very important human aspect for our
nation once we recover from this state of repression and liberate our country.
Do you think the regime is close to collapse?
It is completely at odds with what the people of Iran stand for. There is a
generational battle taking place. There is a flight of capital from Iran; the
people of Iran are clear as to the consequences. They look at it as a whole?our
country is going down and all of our resources are being badly managed by
corrupt officials. The people of Iran are committed to putting an end to it.
This regime will not survive?I have no doubt about that, but it should be at the
hands of the Iranian people and not foreign intervention. Right now, we need to
help the people help themselves.
What would be the ideal government to replace the existing one?
We will have a constitutional assembly, and within that debate, the Iranian
people will determine a final form of government. Our issue is to make sure we
have a secular, democratic system.
What role would religion play?
What you see today is a clear example of what happens when religion is directly
involved with the government. One should not confuse secularism with something
that may sound like you are against religion. It is in everyone's interest to
have a clear line of separation.
What role do you see yourself playing?
My only focus today is to bring the country to the point where people can go to
the polls and decide their fate and their future. That date, for me, is my
finish line. The use I have is based on the Iranian people and whether or not
they want me to play a more prominent role or not.
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Reza Pahlavi Demands Release of All Iranian Political Prisoners; Calls on
International Community to Lend Support
http://www.rezapahlavi.org/articles/CallToReleasePoliticalPrisoners08032006.html
Following text is for our compatriots in Iran:
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a tribute to Akbar Mohamadi, the
Iranian dissident who died this week, while in custody of the Islamic Republic,
Reza Pahlavi of Iran issued a statement eulogizing the selfless courage and
commitment of the student leader to freedom and democracy. Praising Akbar
Mohamadi's valor, in spearheading the struggle against the evil and autocratic
regime of Iran, Reza Pahlavi said, "seven long and terrible years of torture and
abuse, tragically ended for our courageous compatriot; Akbar Mohamadi was
murdered, in effect, executed by the criminal jailers who carried out orders
issued at the highest levels of the regime."
Akbar Mohamadi was among the first of thousands arrested in 1999 when students
rioted, in demonstration against the tyranny of the clerical regime. He was
sentenced to death, which, under intense international pressure, was commuted to
15 years in prison. Recently he had been released, on medical furlough, but was
rearrested leading to his death.
Expressing outrage over the regime's continued irreverence for human rights,
justice, transparency and civility; Reza Pahlavi issued three demands and called
on the world community to lend its support for it:
1) The immediate, independent and internationally supervised, investigation into
the circumstances of Akbar Mohamadi's death, and the speedy bringing of justice
to all responsible parties;
2) The unconditional and immediate inspection of prisons throughout Iran, by
appropriate International NGOs for the purpose of identifying and registering
thousands of undocumented prisoners;
3) The unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners held by
the regime, estimated to number in the several thousands -- according to the
clerical regime itself.
Reza Pahlavi, who has been leading a campaign of political defiance against the
theocracy of Iran, called on all relevant international organizations, advocates
of human rights, the international news media and democratic governments to lend
their support for these demands and asked that they join in the growing calls
for justice against the progressively brutal atrocities of the clerical regime
of Iran.
Reza Pahlavi is the former Crown Prince of Iran, author of Winds of Change, the
Future of Democracy in Iran, an accomplished jet-fighter pilot, and father to
three daughters.
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