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Iran Freedom and Support Act
Iran Freedom and Support Act
The Iran Freedom and Support Act of 2005 (Pub.L. 109-293) is an Act of Congress that appropriated $10 million and directed the President of the United States to spend that money in support of groups opposed to the Iranian government. Supporters hailed the Act as an important step in overthrowing of Iran’s theocratic government, and instituting a liberal democracy in its place. Opponents claimed the bill was a first step towards a US-led invasion of the country.[1][2] However, proponents claim that the act reduces the likelihood for the use of the US military to "promote democracy" in Iran In response to the passage of the bill, President George W. Bush lauded the Congress "for demonstrating its bipartisan commitment to confronting the Iranian regime’s repressive and destabilizing activities." [3]
References
[1] Sheehan, Cindy. Mission Accomplished Day. April 30, 2006. [2] Dennis Kucinich called the act a "steppingstone to war." "Kucinich Speaks Out Against House Bill That Lays The Ground Work For War Against Iran" [3] President Applauds Congress for Passage of Iran Freedom Support Act. The White House. September 30, 2006.
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