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Ellison: Freedom in Iran belongs to Iranians

By Andy Birkey | 03.16.10 | 8:30 am

Rep. Keith EllisonRep. Keith Ellison spoke at the National Iranian American Council last week about the struggles facing the Iranian people as they protest the current regime. Ellison, Congress’ first Muslim, told attendees that freedom should be supported but not enforced.