AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Protests in Iran

For Immediate Release
January 2, 2018

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AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Protests in Iran

WASHINGTON-Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten supporting the protesters in Iran:

"Every person on this planet should have the right to protest for freedom and opportunity-that is
the essence of democracy. The people of Iran were promised a better life by their leaders in the
aftermath of the Iran nuclear deal and the lifting of sanctions, and we stand with them. Iran's
people thirst for the better life they were promised. While we supported the Iran deal, support or
opposition for the deal shouldn't dictate whether or not you speak out against oppression. Support
for democracy and freedom shouldn't come with caveats or conditions, and the AFT supports all
people fighting for basic dignity and rights."