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White House Statement on Ayatollah Montazeri's Death

We express our condolences on the passing of Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri. He was known and internationally respected for his unwavering commitment to universal rights. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who seek to exercise the universal rights and freedoms that he so consistently advocated.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 20, 2009

 

Statement on passing of Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri by National Security Spokesman Mike Hammer:

We express our condolences on the passing of Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri.  He was known and internationally respected for his unwavering commitment to universal rights. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who seek to exercise the universal rights and freedoms that he so consistently advocated.

 

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