Iran Freedom and Support Act
The Iran Freedom Support Act (Pub.L. 109-293, 120 Stat. 1344, H.R. 6198, enacted September 30, 2006) 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. Opponents claimed the bill was a first step towards a US-led invasion of the country.[1][2]
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]
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References
- ^ Sheehan, Cindy. Mission Accomplished Day. April 30, 2006.
- ^ Dennis Kucinich called the act a "steppingstone to war." "Kucinich Speaks Out Against House Bill That Lays The Ground Work For War Against Iran"
- ^ President Applauds Congress for Passage of Iran Freedom Support Act. The White House. September 30, 2006.
External links
- Full text of earlier failed Iran Freedom and Support Act of 2004 (S. 2681)
- Full text of earlier failed Iran Freedom and Support Act of 2005 (S. 333)
- US aid to Central Asia: "The rhetoric and the numbers are at odds with one another"
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