Wilson: “Hold Iran Accountable”

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:

"Mr. Speaker, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, continues to deny the devastation of the Holocaust and encourage the elimination of Israel. As his message of hatred and fanaticism grows louder each day, the seriousness of his nuclear ambitions has become increasingly obvious.

"Last week, the IAEA's Board of Governors, including our allies India, Canada, and Australia, voted overwhelmingly to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council. Although the Bush Administration built a case for international unity, Iran's President persists in his quest for nuclear weapons. The U.N. must act quickly and strongly to hold Iran accountable for violating the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.

"During the Cold War, Ronald Reagan advocated peace through strength. As the Iranian Regime continues to undermine peace and stability, leaders of free nations must work together to seriously address this grave threat. While President Ahmadinejad continues to pursue his agenda of terror, the Iranian people deserve a brighter future of economic expansion, not a war-mongering leader.

"In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."

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