{"id":4987,"date":"2016-07-13T12:06:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T17:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irandemocratic.org\/public_html\/news\/?p=4987"},"modified":"2016-07-13T12:06:41","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T17:06:41","slug":"report-from-the-iranian-grand-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irandemocratic.org\/public_html\/news\/4987\/","title":{"rendered":"Report from The Iranian Grand gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Zinat Mir Hashemi<\/strong>, member of the NCRI and editor of Nabard-e Khalgh journal from the People\u2019s Fedaii Guerilla Org.:\u00a0\u00a0Hail to you who continue this struggle tirelessly over the years.Hail to political prisoners in Iran and to the PMOI\/MEK in Camp Liberty.<\/p>\n

The struggle against religious dictatorship in Iran has brought us all together.\u00a0The religious tyranny in Iran has exceeded Iranian borders and disrupted world\u2019s peace and security.The Iranian regime has threatened the region\u2019s stability and suppresses the people of Iran.\u00a0The NCRI is determined to establish a secular and pluralist government in Iran.\u00a0I believe to establish peace and democracy in the Middle East, the world must cut its diplomatic ties with the regime in Iran .All countries must make their relations with Iran contingent on human rights.\u00a0I denounce the attack on Camp Liberty and declare our solidarity with them and with political prisoners in Iran.<\/p>\n

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Howard Dean<\/strong>, former Governor of Vermont and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (2005-2009) and candidate for US president:\u00a0What a pleasure to be here in Paris to work positively across the isle.Thanks to Maryam Rajavi we have had this opportunity. I hope we can do that more in the upcoming election.\u00a0I want to thank the US State Dept for keeping their word for the people of Camp Liberty.\u00a0We still have more than 1000 people in Camp Liberty but we have made progress.\u00a0I hope next year we would be having this convention in Tehran.\u00a0I really hope that next year we would not have to come here and talk about people interned in Camp Liberty.\u00a0The supposedly moderate Rouhani has killed 2500 of their own people in Iran.\u00a0Rouhani is also complicit in killing 250,000 Syrian citizens.\u00a0Khamenei and Rafsanjani were in the room when decision was made for blowing up of the Jewish Center in Buenos Aires.\u00a0I can\u2019t thank the Saudis enough, for sending Prince Turki to this convention.\u00a0His Royal Highness changed the map in the Middle East, it is of worldwide importance.\u00a0This would be noticed in Tehran and \u00a0the State Dept. and all over the world.\u00a0We hope to see a government in Tehran with democratically elected President<\/p>\n

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Louis Freeh<\/strong>, Former Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (1993-2001): Thank you Madam Rajavi for leading the way.\u00a0Delisting of the PMOI\/MEK has changed as a result of your tireless struggle.The nuclear agreement is a totally insane agreement with a terrorist regime.\u00a0At the close of Friday prayers in Tehran, the deputy IRGC commander bragged about missiles targeting Israel.\u00a0Last week, was the 20th anniversary of bombing of Khobar towers by Hezbollah with Iranian regime\u2019s backing .I was thrilled to see a member of the Saudi family here and declaring support for you.\u00a0We are very fortunate and lucky to have your bravery throughout all these years.\u00a0Madam Rajavi, thank you for being the beacon of hope for this struggle.\u00a0Someday, thanks to you, the Iranian regime will crumble.<\/p>\n

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Mitchell Reiss<\/strong>, former director of policy planning at the U.S. Department of State :\u00a0Tehran continues to pursue its nuclear program one year after signing the nuclear agreement.\u00a0It continues to threaten its neighbors around the Gulf and it continues to support terrorism.\u00a0None of us should be surprised by these developments because of warnings by PMOI\/MEK and Madam Rajavi.\u00a0They are also right in the fact that peace would come to the region, when the regime in Tehran is overthrown.\u00a0Peace would come to the region when Iranian people elect their own government.\"\"\u00a0Michael Mukasey<\/strong>, the 81st US Attorney General (2007-2009): I am also representing Mayor <\/strong>Rudy Giuliani.\u00a0<\/strong>We are not only fighting the mullahs, but also our government until all residents of Camp Liberty are safely resettled.\u00a0Regime change in Iran is your victory and a victory for all of us.<\/p>\n

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Patrick Kennedy<\/strong>, former member of US Congress and Linda Chavez reading a declaration by US personalities:<\/p>\n

The declaration by US personalities<\/strong> sees the Iranian regime as a threat to neighboring nations and the world.<\/p>\n

The declaration by US personalities said there are no mullahs with clean hands from violations of human rights.<\/p>\n

The US declaration said Hassan Rouhani is called a reformer, but internal and external repression have only increased.<\/p>\n

The US declaration declares particular support for Maryam Rajavi who advocates a non-nuclear Iran.<\/p>\n

The US declaration calls on the US and the West to pay closer attention to the Iranian role in the region.<\/p>\n

The US declaration stated that the Iranian regime has no legitimacy.<\/p>\n

The US declaration views the PMOI\/MEK and NCRI has heroes waging a legitimate resistance against the regime in Tehran.<\/p>\n

The US declaration says it is time for US to move forward to recognized and support the 10-pt plan of Maryam Rajavi<\/p>\n

The US declaration said the US must hold dialogue with the legitimate representatives of the Iranian people<\/p>\n

The US declaration calls on the US admin to deliver on its promises to the Iranian Resistance in Camp Liberty.<\/p>\n

The US declaration calls on US admin to take all the necessary measures to ensure safety of Camp Liberty residents<\/p>\n

Patrick Kennedy: We salute all of you, we honor you!<\/p>\n

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\u00a0A play symbolizing the resistance of prisoners in Iran directed by Jack Dole.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zohreh Shafaii<\/strong>, member of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, five of whose families were killed by Iranian regime: I am one of hundreds of thousands of Iranians who have lost their loved ones under the clerical regime.\u00a0Only me and my brother, Mohammad, have remained from our family.\u00a0Mohammad is now in Camp Liberty.My father was arrested in 1981 in front of the eyes of my 7-year-old brother.A few days later they arrested my mother. She told Mohammad that she would not return.A few days later, my 16-year-old brother was arrested.The next week, we saw their names in the papers who had been executed.What was their crime? Treating PMOI patients (my father was a doctor), or selling a paper.My father used to tell me that freedom has a price, when you start you must give everything.Now the political prisoners are saying the same thing. There is no paved way.\u00a0Six months later, my 27-year-old brother a student of metallurgical engineering, was killed under torture.Then was the turn for my sister, Maryam. She had been pressured to appear in TV and slander the PMOI\/MEK.\u00a0But they remained steadfast and refused to collaborate with the regime.\u00a0On behalf of the families of martyrs, I want to tell political prisoners that we heard your voice.Ali Mo\u2019ezi, from Evin Prison, said this gathering is the oppressed voice of the Iranian people.\u00a0Valiant children of the people of Iran are resisting in prisons all across Iran.\u00a0We were a lucky generation to have chosen to resist for freedom with Maryam Rajavi, every where.\u00a0We renew our vows with Maryam Rajavi to continue our struggle in any form and everywhere \u00a0to the last breath.\u00a0We will fight on till the end so that our nation will eventually embrace freedom<\/p>\n

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John Russell Baird<\/strong>, former Foreign Minister of Canada (2011-2015) who severed relations with Tehran:\u00a0I am honored to be here among so many friends.\u00a0The great struggle of our generation is the struggle against terrorism.\u00a0Tehran regime is the greatest state-sponsor of terrorism.\u00a0Over the years, a lot of money have been funneled out of Iran to fund terrorism.\u00a0In Canada, we have a civilian nuclear program. I want to point out three points.\u00a0We are committed to IAEA rules, our plants are near electric power plants not underground.The sanctions were effective. Then we lifted the pressure and gave them the Oxygen mask.They want more money for Hizbollah and for Assad in Syria.The people of Iran are suffering everyday.Young Iranians are tried in courts that have no independence from the government.\u00a0There are medieval punishments in Iran, public hangings with victims suspending 20 minutes in public.\u00a0We will continue to point to terrorism and human rights violations in Iran.\u00a0Undesired Iranian diplomats must be expelled from Canada.We have tried every year to condemn the Iranian regime\u2019s blatant record of human rights in the UN.\u00a0Rouhani is not a reformer.\u00a0We must say the truth about this brutal regime.\u00a0Our main ally in this struggle against the regime are the people of Iran.The people of Iran want to overthrow the Iranian regime, they don\u2019t want this regime.The people of Iran yearn for human rights, freedom, and democracy.Let us hope for the freedom of the people of Iran.<\/p>\n

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John Bolton<\/strong>, former US Ambasador to UN: One year after the nuclear agreement, the outcome was predictable.\u00a0I have been coming to this rally for ten years. This regime must be overthrown ASAP.\u00a0Tehran regime never enjoyed legitimacy in the world.\u00a0Free trade with Iran, when economy is in the hands of IRGC, this trade will get nowhere.\u00a0The proposed sale of aircraft by US is another one of the wrong conclusions of the agreement.\u00a0There is strong opposition to the sale of aircraft to the Iranian regime.\u00a0We have increasing evidence of violations of the Vienna agreement by Tehran.Tehran is violating in buying nuclear material and in making ballistic missiles.\u00a0The regime in Tehran has benefitted greatly from lifting of sanctions.\u00a0The benefits however have not reached the ordinary people.\u00a0There is only one way left, support the democratic opposition to the religious dictatorship in Iran.\u00a0Let\u2019s be clear, this must be the policy of the US and its allies to support the Iranian opposition<\/p>\n

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Bill Richardson<\/strong>, Governor of New Mexico (2003 \u2013 2011), former U.S. Ambassador to Un and the Energy Secretary under Clinton Admin:\u00a0I am very honored to be here in this gathering in a bipartisan group.\u00a0Both democrats and republicans are with you and you have a lot of support from around the world.Since when I first came to your gathering, your movement has grown enormously.\u00a0You have a great leadership under Maryam Rajavi.You can be the agent of change, the democratic alternative.\u00a0Tehran mullahs continue to export terrorism and massacre in Syria.There are no internal reforms.Are you the democratic alternative to bring change to Iran?The world must stand with the people of Iran.\u00a0Iran should remove its forces from Syria.
\nBill Richardson: We should stand behind the men and women at Camp Liberty.<\/p>\n

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Newt Gingrich<\/strong> , Former speaker of US House of Representatives, : It is a particularly great honor this year, to follow Amir Turki bin Faisal.\u00a0We share the hope of opposing tyranny and bringing freedom to Iran.\u00a0I am very clear about the fact that there are no moderates in the Iranian dictatorship.\u00a0It is meaningless to give money to the main state-sponsor of terrorism.\u00a0Tehran told the West, we sign anything, give us the money.\u00a0They took precedence over the US and the West.\u00a0By systematic support for the rise against dictatorship. The mullahs\u2019 dictatorship is a threat to world civilization.\u00a0What you do here is very important and it is part of history.\u00a0I will take this message with me to the US that there are 1000s of Iranians who believe democracy is possible in Iran .<\/p>\n

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His Royal Highness Amir Turki bin Faisal Al-Saud<\/strong>, former Saudi Ambassador to the US:\u00a0Dear Iranians, PM Ghozali, thank you for your invitation to this glorious gathering.\u00a0Prophet Muhammad said Salman Farsi is from me, indicating a historical bond between people of Iran and Arabs.\u00a0Persians were among the first to believe in Islam, although previously they were Zoroastrian and believed in one God.\u00a0Persians presented great scientists and physicians to the world, their names shining ever since.\u00a0In 1906, we saw that the people of Iran rose up to overthrow the Qajar monarchy.\u00a0Khomeini\u2019s conducts had very adverse impact on the people of Iran and also on the region.Khomeini even announced that he does not recognize anyone as Muslim except himself.\u00a0Khomeini tried to expand a backward empire all across the region.\u00a0The vanguards who rose up against the Iranian regime, did the best thing.\u00a0Another damage done by Khomeini was attacking religious and ethnic minorities and even the Sunnis.\u00a0But after 30 years, the reality of Iran is very distant from what it deserves to be.\u00a0Iranian artists face numerous problems for travelling abroad.\u00a0The Iranian regime\u2019s relations with other countries is based on aggression to those countries.\u00a0The Iranian regime wants to create groups in other countries who follow its own views.\u00a0Protesters in Iraq demonstrated from Baghdad to Kirkuk, holding signs: Khamenei get out! Get out!\u00a0Demonstrators in Abadan chanted out to the Iranian regime to leave Syria.\u00a0The world of Islam in Istanbul condemned actions of the Iranian regime and Hizbollah attacking embassies of Saudi Arabia.\u00a0The people of Iran must not be suffering under the rule of Rouhani and Khamenei.\u00a0Your struggle against the clerical regime in Iran is legitimate and it will be victorious.\u00a0I also agree with you that the Iranian regime must be ousted.\u00a0The world of Islam sincerely supports you, we are with you from the bottom of our hearts.\u00a0We pray that God would help you to achieve your goals and rights.\u00a0Madam Rajavi, you and your husband, Massoud Rajavi, we hope that your struggle to free Iranian people from the cancer of Khomeini is a legendary myth remaining for ever in history<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Song called \u201cMerci\u201d, dedicated to all supporters of the Iranian people\u2019s Resistance for democracy and freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dr. Paul Monaghan<\/strong>, MP from UK: I hail you on behalf of the Scottish National Party.\u00a0Young men and women in your society live in conditions where their opportunities are eliminated.\u00a0There have been no change in Iran since Rouhani took office.\u00a0AI and Ahmed Shaheed reported that the situation in Iran has got worse under Rouhani.\u00a0We support the Iranian people\u2019s rights for a democratic and free Iran.\u00a0We condemn public hangings and executions of juveniles in Iran<\/p>\n

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Matthew Offord<\/strong>, MP from UK: I want to say a few words on political prisoners in Iran.\u00a0I am shocked to see Saleh Kohandel to stay in prison for ten years for supporting PMOI\/MEK.\u00a0Last month, I raised an issue at the parliament on human rights in Iran.\u00a0The people of Iran yearn freedom and democracy, this cannot be ignored by UK govt.\u00a0Today, I call on UK to lead an int\u2019l initiative regarding human rights in Iran.\u00a0My colleagues and I will continue to pursue the goal of ensuring human rights for people of Iran.\u00a0We send messages to political prisoners in Iran, we hear your voice, we will be your voice.\u00a0God bless the people of Iran, God bless the PMOI\/MEK and Maryam Rajavi<\/p>\n

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Steve McCabe<\/strong>, MP from UK: The Iranian regime slaughters the hostages in Camp Liberty.There is collaboration between Iranian regime and Daesh (ISIS\/ISIL).\u00a0If we want to establish peace and security in Middle East, we must heed words of Maryam Rajavi.\u00a0The regime should face punitive sanctions if it does not comply with its obligations.\u00a0UNSC resolution 2231 must be implemented, our governments must not deal with IRGC.\u00a0\u00a0Let us rise up for a #FreeIran<\/p>\n

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The Rt. Rev. John Pritchard<\/strong>, former Bishop of Oxford(member of UK Delegation) : This gathering is so amazing.\u00a0I presented last year a declaration by more than 50 bishops in UK to Maryam Rajavi.\u00a0We called on UK to pressure the UN to take urgent action to protect residents of Camp Liberty.\u00a0The Iranian regime does everything in its power to prevent resettlement of Camp Liberty. residents.\u00a0We thank Albania for accepting Camp LIberty residents.\u00a0As opposed to the suppression of religious minorities in Iran, we have Maryam Rajavi.\u00a0Maryam Rajavi is a great hope for religious minorities in Iran<\/p>\n

Delegation from UK goes on stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sir David Amess<\/strong>, MP and chairman of British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom, represents the delegation:\u00a0We will win along with you, when Iran is Free.\u00a0My colleagues and I were inspired by speech of Maryam Rajavi.\u00a0I have been with you since the beginning of this campaign.\u00a0I am delighted to have two books of signatures by members of the Houses of Commons and Lords.\u00a0This declaration is in support of the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi and the NCRI.\u00a0We have a bipartisan support for the Iranian Resistance<\/p>\n

Amess names members of the delegation who have supported the Iranian Resistance over various periods of time ,\u00a0David Jones, Steve McCabe, Paul Monaghan, Matthew Offord, Lord Clarke, Sara Chandler are among members of UK delegation<\/p>\n

Amess: Please twit #RajaviYes 4 #FreeIran<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jose Manuel Barroso<\/strong>, former President of the European Commission (2004-2014) and fmr Prime Minister of Portugal:\u00a0We must ensure that P5+1 agreement with Tehran is carefully implemented.\u00a0I want this agreement implemented by keeping our principles and values, human rights.I great admiration and respect for Iran and for its ancient civilization.\u00a0I have great respect for the people of Iran who \u00a0have remained steadfast against the ruling regime.\u00a0If Iranian exiles were in Iran, they could have used their knowledge to serve their own people.\u00a0There are many ways to advance a society, but nothing is more important than respect for human beings and their rights.\u00a0Those of us who believe in God, no matter which religion, it says God created man, not governments.\u00a0Governments must serve human beings and respect their rights, men, women and children, with no exception.\u00a0Those totalitarian ideas who want to restrict people to fundamentalist ideologies must be challenged.\u00a0There are many Muslims in Europe who are full citizens of EU, but they are presently under pressure of doub.\u00a0Fundamentalist extremism has paved the way for various forms of racism and prejudice.\u00a0Your struggle for freedom is very important for fighting all forms of racism and fundamentalism.\u00a0The solution to fundamentalist extremism and terrorism could be solved by Muslim communities.\u00a0The battle for democracy and tolerance is yours, and the international community supports you.\u00a0Our gathering here is a source of hope for the people of Iran.\u00a0The people of Iran deserve to be free and gain freedom<\/p>\n

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Struan Stevenson<\/strong>, President of European Iraqi Freedom Association (EIFA):\u00a0Hail to Camp Liberty residents, they will be free one day.\u00a02800 people have been killed by fundamentalists in the past months.We must know our enemy. How was Daesh created?\u00a0As Maryam Rajavi said, there was no organized Islamic theory advocating massacre of innocent people before Khomeini got to power in Iran.\u00a0The root cause of Shiite and Sunni extremism is in Tehran #RajaviYes 4 #FreeIran.\u00a0Both Shiite and Sunni extremism deny rights of women and want to advance their objectives by force.\u00a0The head of the snake of fundamentalism is in Tehran.\u00a0Churchill said all good things are simple words, love, compassion, justice, freedom and all these are in the 10-pt plan of Maryam Rajavi and NCRI.\u00a0Long Live Maryam Rajavi, Long live PMOI\/MEK<\/p>\n

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Maryam Rajavi enters the gathering and greets the crowd of participants<\/b><\/p>\n

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Crowd of participants hold up signs of 1000 Ashrafs<\/b><\/p>\n

History of Iranian people\u2019s struggle is displayed by a videoclip<\/b><\/p>\n

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Farzad Madadzadeh, <\/b>31, former political prisoner, who has recently left Iran,Farzad names his fellow inmates who were executed by the Iranian regime<\/p>\n

Farzad: <\/b>Inspired by Massoud Rajavi, I am more than ever confident \u00a0that tomorrow is ours! Victory is ours!\u00a0Crowd of participants hold up signs of 1000 Ashrafs.\u00a0Inspired by Massoud Rajavi, I am more than ever confident \u00a0that tomorrow is ours! Victory is ours!<\/p>\n

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Zahra Kohandel: <\/b>Hail to you all, to Camp Liberty residents, to Maryam and to Massoud Rajavi who is with us in every breathe.\u00a0We will build a new, free Iran. Without doubt, Iran is ours<\/p>\n

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Paria Kohandel, <\/b>daughter of resistant prisoner in Iran, Saleh Kohandel, with sister Zahra and her uncle, Farzad Madadzadeh<\/p>\n

Paria<\/strong>: I always watched this program on TV when I was in Iran.\u00a0I want to present this bunch of flowers to all of you on behalf of all freedom-loving youths in Iran.I am 18. I am here to be voice of my father, my hero and my pride of life.\u00a0My father has been in prison for more than ten years for freedom of my generation.\u00a0My steadfast father was arrested when I was 8.\u00a0I used to visit my father for only 20 min every week.\u00a0I can still hear his voice. He always soothed my pains.\u00a0I could never sooth him when his friends were taken for execution.My father said the prison is full of teenagers who have to spend their life in prison.\u00a0My father said he sees me and my sister in the face of these teenagers.\u00a0\u00a0My land of Iran is fighting for Iran. The regime tried to tell us we are alone.\u00a0But there was a voice that always told us that we are not alone.\u00a0That voice led us to fight our main enemy.\u00a0On my way out of Iran, I saw many other refugees. I thought I would not see them again.\u00a0To my surprise, I saw many of those young men and women here.\u00a0We are representing thousands and thousands of Iranian youths who yearn freedom.\u00a0We convey the Iranian youths\u2019 regards to Maryam and Massoud.\u00a0Maryam Rajavi is the forbidden name in Iran because she shows youths that they can and they must free Iran.<\/p>\n

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Ingrid Betancourt: <\/b>Resistance is alive and organized in the voices of these men and women from all across Iran.\u00a0Let us welcome Paria, a flame that the Iranian regime will never be able to extinguish<\/p>\n

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Videoclip: A voice from Iran<\/b><\/p>\n

A prisoner in Gohardasht Prison presents a rose to the gathering in Paris<\/b><\/p>\n

Several people from Ardebil, Kermanshah, Hamedan, in Iran present roses to the annual gathering<\/b><\/p>\n

People from Gilan, Kohgilouyeh and Boyer Ahmad, Neishabour, Azadi Square in Tehran present roses to the Free Iran gathering in Paris<\/b><\/p>\n

Young men from Isfahan, Shiraz and Karaj present roses and explain that they need freedom<\/b><\/p>\n

A young man from Mashhad, a woman from Kurdistan present roses to participants in the gathering<\/b><\/p>\n

A young man with a rose from Khorramabad hails the participants as being their voice from Iran<\/b><\/p>\n

A young woman with a rose from Boushehr hails participants in Le Bourget: You are our voice, We support Maryam Rajavi<\/b><\/p>\n

A young man in Sanandaj, another artist from Karaj declare support for the annual gathering in Le Bourget.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Young man from Karaj condemns the mullahs who earn money by selling God<\/b><\/p>\n

From Tehran, a young man presents a bunch of roses and declares support for Maryam Rajavi as being his voice<\/b><\/p>\n

Young man in Tehran holds banner reading: We will build 1000 Ashrafs<\/b><\/p>\n

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Ingrid Betancourt: <\/b>For years, this gathering has been shedding light on the situation in Iran .\u00a0We have been supporting the Iranian Resistance and the cause of Iranian people for years.\u00a0For the first time we are going to hear the voices of people who are fighting in Iran.\u00a0We are going to hear the voice of people who have lived in dark prisons of Iran.\u00a0No one has seen these scenes. They have risked their lives to send us these images.\u00a0The only hope for the people of Iran is the Iranian Resistance.\u00a0We are going to see for the first time the images of people who suffer to bring freedom to Iran.\u00a0We will hear a girl who witnessed arrest of her father at the age of 8<\/p>\n

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Sylvie Fassier introduces Ms. Ingrid Betancourt, candidate for president in Columbia<\/b><\/p>\n

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Canadian delegation:<\/b> We hail you on behalf of all the Canadians who have come here to support the Iranian Resistance<\/p>\n

Judi Sgro, Canada: \u00a0<\/b>We demand protection for Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0Your struggle is crucial to the future of our children.\u00a0We hope the world would open its doors to Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0From 59 countries, we have come here today in solidarity.\u00a0We should work together to put an end to the bloodshed and human rights abuses<\/p>\n

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Mohammed Allahham, <\/b>member of the Palestinian Legislative Council: Hail to the gathering!\u00a0The Iranian regime foments sectarian war in the Middle East .\u00a0Iran regime interfered in Gaza and undermined our struggle for freedom of Palestine.\u00a0\u00a0We condemn Tehran\u2019s export of terrorism and fundamentalism to Iraq and Syria.\u00a0We call on all int\u2019l human rights organizations 2 take their stand against Iranian regime\u2019s belligerence.\u00a0\u00a0We should not allow expansion and spread of fundamentalism.\u00a0oppression and injustice will not get anywhere. The people of Iran have the last word.\u00a0\u00a0Hail to PMOI\/MEK. They will win!! Hail to Camp Liberty residents and their struggle!\u00a0\u00a0In the name of the people of Palestine, I hail your struggle.\u00a0We cannot overcome fundamentalism without supporting the Iranian Resistance.\u00a0We stand with you to the end, until you reach victory!<\/p>\n

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Ghozali addresses the people of Palestine and says we are with them under any circumstances<\/b><\/p>\n

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Saleh Alqallab, <\/b>former spokesman for\u00a0the government of Jordan, and former Minister of Culture and Publicity (2001-2003):\u00a0Iran will be free, the Iranian people are the true owners of Iran,\u00a0I hope the next meeting would be in Tehran.\u00a0After the 1979 revolution, the PMOI\/MEK was the first I met.\u00a0We wanted friendship among Iran and Arab countries. Those who betrayed this cause are traitors.\u00a0\u00a0Iranian regime\u2019s Qassem Soleimani is murderer of people of Syria, Iraq and Yemen.\u00a0All of the Arab countries are with you, with the people of Iran.\u00a0Iran\u2019s dictatorship will be rejected by the people, it will be annihilated.\u00a0The Iranian regime spends billions of dollars of Iranian people\u2019s wealth in Syria and Iraq to promote fundamentalism.\u00a0The mullahs will be annihilated and peace and democracy will return to Iran.\u00a0Camp Liberty stands for Iran, attack on Liberty is attacking all of Iran.\u00a0The PMOI\/MEK represents all the people of Iran, Iranian people will win!!<\/p>\n

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Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Egypt declares support for Iranian Resistance, he said:\u00a0<\/b>We must work together to bring freedom to Iran<\/b><\/p>\n

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Sid Ahmad Ghozali, <\/b>former Prime Minister of Algeria, represents delegation of personalities from Arab and Muslim countries: \u00a0I hail my sisters and brothers in Iran and here.\u00a0\u00a0We strongly condemn the attack on Camp Liberty.\u00a0The responsibility of protecting Camp Liberty residents lies with the US and the UN<\/p>\n

Ghozali refers to the history of some 150 attacks on camps Liberty and Ashraf<\/p>\n

Ghozali: 3000 Shiekhs in Iraq have declared support for the PMOI\/MEK and the people of Iran.\u00a0Parliaments of Egypt, the majority of Jordan and Bahrain parliaments, issued declarations in support of the PMOI\/MEK<\/p>\n

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Young men and women parade in the hall carrying flags of Arab and Islamic and other countries<\/b><\/p>\n

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Giulio Terzi introduces a clip on Massoud Rajavi, leader of the Iranian Resistance<\/b><\/p>\n

Terzi: Massoud Rajavi has taught and trained generations of devoted fighters for Iran\u2019s freedom<\/b><\/p>\n

Massoud Rajavi calls for unrelenting struggle to uproot the clerical regime in Iran<\/b><\/p>\n

Massoud Rajavi: We are men and women who fight for freedom…\u00a0<\/b>Mojahed remains steadfast in Evin and in Ashraf, battling \u00a0for Iran\u2019s freedom in the Iranian Resistance\u2019s Army of Freedom…<\/b>\u00a0Victory is ours! The blood of martyrs heralds the ultimate day of freedom!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Giulio Maria Terzi, <\/b>Foreign Minister of Italy (until 2013):\u00a0My warmest greetings and respects to Maryam Rajavi and all of the participants.\u00a0Special salutes to Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0Only five days ago, terrorist militias organized and backed by TEhran regime attacked Camp LIberty.\u00a0The attack showed Tehran\u2019s fear of Iran\u2019s freedom fighters in Camp Liberty.\u00a0Tehran wants Camp Liberty to surrender their struggle for democratic change, because they inspire all Iranians.\u00a0PMOI\/MEK members in Camp Liberty continue their struggle at any cost.\u00a0PMOI\/MEK members in Camp Liberty are symbols of courage and perseverence.\u00a0PMOI\/MEK members in Camp Liberty are genuine lights of hope for freedom, equality, rule of law and justice.\u00a0I should remind the duties of the int\u2019l community, the US and UN for safety & security of Camp Liberty and a speedy resettlement.\u00a0There must be no rush in dealing and trade with heinous Iranian regime after the nuclear agreement.\u00a0No trade with a regime dominated by IRGC and its companies<\/p>\n

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Ad Melkert, <\/b>Special Representative of UN Secretary-General (2009-2011):\u00a0The great violence against Camp Liberty residents must be condemned internationally.\u00a0We witnessed successful resettlement of Camp Liberty residents last year.\u00a0\u00a0Albania deserves to be praised for its hospitality to PMOI\/MEK members,\u00a0praises people and government of Albania for accepting Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0We are stunned why the international community is not acting more swiftly to save the residents.\u00a0How is it that Baghdad International Airport operates normally, but such attack takes place nearby?\u00a0Attacks on Camp Liberty cannot continue. This must be stopped.\u00a0\u00a0The UN must not turn a blind eye on this crime.\u00a0The UNSG must intervene and gain specific guarantees for safety of Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0Our call today is stronger than everyday to ensure safety and security of Camp Liberty residents<\/p>\n

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Alejo Vidal Quadras,<\/b> former Vice President of the European Parliament, and longtime supporter of Iranian Resistance.\u00a0Hail to all participants and especially to my compatriots from Spain.\u00a0In the beginning I salute the brave residents of Camp Liberty.\u00a0I strongly condemn the attack on Camp Liberty on July 4.\u00a0US Admin is directly responsible for the safety and security of Camp LIberty residents until they are resettled in third country.\u00a0Federica Mogherini must demand concrete and effective measures to protect the residents.\u00a0The NCRI, the PMOI\/MEK, are the alternative to the Iranian regime.\u00a0\u00a0Tehran regime is extremely terrified of the PMOI\/MEK.\u00a0I have always participated in this annual gathering and I am happy that it has wide impact on Iran.\u00a0Political prisoners in Iran have sent messages of solidarity with this gathering.\u00a0Our thoughts are with political prisoners in Iran.\u00a0This great gathering shows that our weapons are solidarity and strength and perseverance.\u00a0German Intelligence has recently published report on Iranian regime\u2019s exploitation of former members of resistance.\u00a0While the Iranian regime is very weak, trying to cover it up with export of terrorism.\u00a0Iranian nation needs change, Iran needs democrats from all over the world to support their cause<\/p>\n

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Linda Chavez<\/strong>: Some 100,000 have gathered in Le Bourget now. The program is streamed live on the internet.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0#FreeIran #RajaviYes4 are the main hashtags for internet campaign. Join us in this campaign<\/b><\/p>\n

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Delegation from Switzerland represented by Laurence Fehlmann Rielle, Member of the Swiss Assembly<\/b><\/p>\n

Fehlmann Rielle: <\/b>I have come to declare our full support for human rights and genuine democracy in Iran.\u00a0I hail Maryam Rajavi and her tireless struggle for freedom of Iran.\u00a0We hail those in prison and tortured every day in Iran for their beliefs.\u00a0We support Camp Liberty residents who were attacked on July 4.\u00a0We always think of Camp Liberty residents.\u00a0The Iranian regime puts forth only two options to Camp Liberty residents: surrender or death.\u00a0The people of Iran deserve our all-out support and they will succeed.\u00a0Long live freedom in Iran, long live Camp Liberty residents<\/p>\n

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Michel Terrot, French National Assembly.\u00a0<\/b>We will continue our support for your struggle led by Maryam Rajavi <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Senator Evelyn speaking on behalf of French Committee for Democratic Iran.\u00a0<\/b>No to executions in Iran, No to public hangings .\u00a0<\/b>No to violation of workers\u2019 rights and women\u2019s rights.\u00a0<\/b>Yes to you, Yes to your freedom-loving leader Maryam Rajavi <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gilbert Mitterrand:<\/strong> I speak on behalf of long-time friends of Iranian Resistance . France supported Iranian Resistance the day Mitterrand decided to accept them in France . We condemn the latest attack on Camp Liberty. The attack reminds us, the US, UN and France of their responsibility for such crimes. There must be effective measures to prevent repetition of such attacks on Iranian Resistance\u2019s freedom fighters. I salute Albania for their humanitarian step to receive Iranian freedom fighters. Fighting for freedom and fighting for a democratic Iran go hand in hand<\/p>\n

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Dominique Lefebvre from France: \u00a0The tyranny in Iran promotes Islamic fundamentalism.\u00a0<\/b>Religious tyranny has denied Iranian people from freedom of expression.\u00a0Iranian regime can never be a partner for democratic countries in confronting ISIS.\u00a0Any improvement of relations with Iran must be conditioned on improvement of human rights in Iran.\u00a0France must emphasize its values in dealing with Iran.\u00a0Iranian regime needs to have relations with the world, but nothing goes to the people. \u00a0A prudent policy on Iran must address Iranian people\u2019s aspirations for democracy, freedom and human rights.\u00a0We support the NCRI and its President elect Maryam Rajavi\u2019s ten-point plan.\u00a0<\/b>We support a non-nuclear Iran with no death penalty.\u00a0<\/b>Long live France, long live Free Iran <\/b><\/p>\n

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Albanian artists play piece in support of the people of Iran in their quest for freedom.\u00a0Performance of artists from Albania in solidarity with the Iranian people and Resistance .\u00a0Ms. Rodina and Mr. Christian from Albania performed in solidarity with Free Iran.<\/p>\n

Vincent <\/b>Capo-Canellas, <\/b>mayor of Le Bourget, on behalf of French delegation declares support for Iran\u2019s freedom.\u00a0Capo-Canellas welcomes Iranians to Le Bourget for holding their annual gathering for freedom and democracy in Iran<\/p>\n

Sylvie Fassier, <\/b>Mayor of Le Pin, represents the French delegation at the gathering.\u00a0Fassier salutes Camp Liberty residents and hails Iran\u2019s freedom-fighters .\u00a0The first delegation addressing the gathering is the French delegation.<\/p>\n

13.20 h : \u00a0Linda Chavez, <\/b>moderator of the #FreeIran gathering, opens the program.\u00a0Chavez salutes perseverance of Camp Liberty residents .Camp Liberty residents were attacked on July 4 by the militias backed by the Iranian regime.\u00a0Let us remind the mullahs that nothing can stop this movement from pursuing its goals for freedom of Iran<\/p>\n

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