STANDING WITH BRAVE IRANIANS

On 2026-01-12, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3) delivered a floor speech titled "STANDING WITH BRAVE IRANIANS" in the House. The speech addressed foreign policy and also covered trade policy.

STANDING WITH BRAVE IRANIANS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H620-H621] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STANDING WITH BRAVE IRANIANS (Mr. KILEY of California asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. KILEY of California. Madam Speaker, today I rise to stand with the brave Iranians who are protesting a repressive regime that has wrecked havoc on its own people, the region, and the world at large. The United States must stand with the Iranian people in this critical moment. For decades, the Iranian dictatorship has exported terrorism throughout the Middle East and beyond, while tormenting its own people. At this moment, it has shut down communications nationwide and is inflicting violence and death on the courageous people taking to the streets. This latest wave of repression is a symptom of weakness. Indeed, the regime has never been weaker. It is vainly trying to rebuild a nuclear capacity that the United States can undoubtedly neutralize again. Its economy has been ruined by the regime's self-sabotage. It is my hope that the people of Iran do not have to bear the cost of this malevolence for much longer. It is my ardent hope that a better future, one of [[Page H621]] peace, freedom, and democracy, is not far away for the people of Iran. ____________________