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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.

Ellison calls on Minnesotans to “show solidarity” with Iran protesters

By Andy Birkey | 02.16.10 | 9:10 am

Rep. Keith Ellison has been vocal in recent weeks about the plight of the people of Iran, many of whom are taking to the streets demanding increased freedoms under a totalitarian government. In December, Ellison introduced a bill imposing stricter sanctions on Iran, and now he’s urging Minnesotans to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran.