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Contact: Email:,mmostatabi@niacouncil.org

NIAC Statement on President Trump's Norooz Message

WASHINGTON

The National Iranian American Council released the following statement in response to President Trump's message on Norooz:

"Empty words disgrace the one who speaks them,
like serving a walnut shell without the nut."
-Saadi, 13th century Persian poet

The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 2002 to give voice to the Iranian-American community. From being the trusted voice on U.S.- Iran relations, to pushing forth legislation that protects individuals of Iranian heritage from systematic discrimination, to celebrating our cultural heritage, NIAC creates a lasting impact in the lives of the members of our community.

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