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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 22, 2010
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Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society.
Encourages the peaceful observance of Nowruz in Iran and supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech.
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Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D–NJ
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
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