02-16-2005, 01:43 PM
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Rail Baron
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did you even read this before you posted it? I says nothing about a war, in fact, here are the objectives, as layed out in the document:
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SEC. 302. DECLARATION OF CONGRESS REGARDING UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD IRAN.
Congress declares that it should be the policy of the United States--
(1) to support efforts by the people of Iran to exercise self-determination over the form of government of their country; and
(2) to actively support a national referendum in Iran with oversight by international observers and monitors to certify the integrity and fairness of the referendum.
SEC. 303. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY IN IRAN.
(a) Authorization- The President is authorized, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to provide financial and political assistance (including the award of grants) to foreign and domestic individuals, organizations, and entities that support democracy and the promotion of democracy in Iran. Such assistance may include the award of grants to eligible independent pro-democracy radio and television broadcasting organizations that broadcast into Iran.
(b) Sense of Congress on Eligibility for Assistance- It is the sense of Congress that financial and political assistance under this section be provided to an individual, organization, or entity that--
(1) opposes the use of terrorism;
(2) advocates the adherence by Iran to nonproliferation regimes for nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and materiel;
(3) is dedicated to democratic values and supports the adoption of a democratic form of government in Iran;
(4) is dedicated to respect for human rights, including the fundamental equality of women;
(5) works to establish equality of opportunity for people; and
(6) supports freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and freedom of religion.
(c) Funding- The President may provide assistance under this section using amounts made available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (g).
(d) Notification- Not later than 15 days before each obligation of assistance under this section, and in accordance with the procedures under section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2394-l), the President shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(e) Sense of Congress Regarding Coordination of Policy and Appointment- It is the sense of Congress that in order to ensure maximum coordination among Federal agencies, if the President provides the assistance under this section, the President should appoint an individual who shall--
(1) serve as special assistant to the President on matters relating to Iran; and
(2) coordinate among the appropriate directors of the National Security Council on issues regarding such matters.
(f) Sense of Congress Regarding Diplomatic Assistance- It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) support for a transition to democracy in Iran should be expressed by United States representatives and officials in all appropriate international fora;
(2) representatives of the Government of Iran should be denied access to all United States Government buildings;
(3) efforts to bring a halt to the nuclear weapons program of Iran, including steps to end the supply of nuclear components or fuel to Iran, should be intensified, with particular attention focused on the cooperation regarding such program--
(A) between the Government of Iran and the Government of the Russian Federation; and
(B) between the Government of Iran and individuals from China, Malaysia, and Pakistan, including the network of Dr. Abdul Qadeer (A. Q.) Khan; and
(4) officials and representatives of the United States should--
(A) strongly and unequivocally support indigenous efforts in Iran calling for free, transparent, and democratic elections; and
(B) draw international attention to violations by the Government of Iran of human rights, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State $10,000,000 to carry out activities under this section.
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The whole thing is about diplomacy. Isn't that what the libs cry for? This bill is requesting $10,000,000 to the Department of State....not Defense.
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