Canadian MP, Honorable Judy Sgro, expressed her unwavering support for the Iranian people’s quest for freedom and democracy.
On March 28, 2023, within the hallowed halls of the House of Commons of Canada, a poignant moment unfolded as the Canadian Member of Parliament (MP), the Honorable Judy Sgro, expressed her resolute support for the Iranian people’s unyielding quest for freedom and democracy.
With conviction in her voice, Hon. Sgro underscored the Iranian people’s cherished aspiration—a free and democratic secular Iran. In doing so, she issued a heartfelt call to her fellow parliamentarians, urging them to amplify their voices and maintain unrelenting pressure on the oppressive Iranian regime. Her address resonated with solidarity for the Iranian people’s unequivocal rejection of all forms of dictatorship and their deep-seated desire for a secular and democratic republic.
In a revised and polished excerpt from her impassioned speech, Hon. Sgro eloquently stated:
“I want to share with the House an experience from last year when several of my colleagues and I had the privilege of meeting with representatives of the (NCRI). We engaged in discussions about democracy and the Iranian people’s ardent yearning for freedom. For over four decades, the NCRI has steadfastly protested against the oppressive regime in Iran. The prevailing dream among Iranians is to see a free and democratic secular Iran. This is their aspiration, the goal of the NCRI, and it aligns with the desires of the United States, as evidenced by their recent endorsement of the Ten Point Plan proposed by the NCRI through Motion 100. The ultimate objective is a free and democratic Iran, liberated from the clutches of brutality.”
“We are privileged to live in this great country of ours, enjoying the freedoms to come and go as we please, to voice our opinions freely, to choose how we dress, and many other liberties that we often take for granted. These are the very freedoms that the Iranian people are fervently fighting to attain.”
“As parliamentarians, it is of utmost importance that we unite across party lines to serve as the voice for the Iranian people and sustain the pressure on their oppressors. In the end, there must be a multitude of political parties to choose from, allowing the Iranian people to exercise their right to freedom and democratic choice. The Iranian people yearn for the same freedoms we cherish—the freedom to choose their leaders through democratic processes.”
“In our unwavering support for the Iranian people, we stand by their side in their aspiration for a secular and democratic republic, where no individual, regardless of their religious beliefs or birthright, enjoys privileges over others. The Iranian people have made it abundantly clear, through their resounding slogans heard on nightly news broadcasts, that they reject all forms of dictatorship, whether it be the rule of the deposed shah or the current theocratic regime. Our collective goal is to witness the dawn of a free and democratic Iran.”
Hon. Sgro’s poignant words capture the essence of hope, resilience, and unwavering support for the Iranian people’s pursuit of a brighter, democratic future.