mr rouhani's forces are becoming more and more involved in yemen, in syria, with hezbollah.ollah daily. i mean, it's billions going out per month from iranian budget to finance the war in syria, in lebanon, hezbollah‘s allocation. another event that also happened in the past month, two earthquakes in iran. over 700, in total, 700 quakes in iran in the past month. that's a lot. iran sits on a faultline, and the nuclear policy has not been, jcpoa, under questioning in iran within the streets, but they're asking "my god, why haven't any safety reports been issued 7 why can't we know where these nuclear reactors are?" so all of these have been given hand—to—hand to each other and we face the crisis now, which has international implications. bronwen, is it, though, the kind of international implications that should be discussed at the un security council? do you know, i think this is a mistake by the us? i think that there are things that the us has legitimately brought to the un, principally iran's nuclear programme, which is a matter of international security. and the security

mr. rouhani. a number of people have been arrested illegally. they're under house arrest. the leader of the green revolution. most leaders of the country other than khomeini know this is stupid and counterproductive, but they don't challenge him. but behind closed doors, one hears unconfirmed reports that more and more people are beginning to realized that his path is literally a path of a grim future for iran, because i think the level of anger is so rackable. there are forces that are instigating more anger on their side. >> woodruff: and just quickly, what effect do you see president trump's tweets having? he's very critical of the regime, calling him corrupt, saying it's time for change. is that helpful or not? >> i think in some ways it has been very helpful because i think people need to know, the iranian regime needs to know, as mr. trump said, the world is watching, but mr. trump's policies of the past have made the effectiveness of the tweets i think less. the fact that there is a ban on iranian, the fact that he sided almost completely with saudi arabia in the re

in his first public comments since demonstrations against the government began on thursday, mr rouhanider would not be tolerated. protests have now spread to many cities; and in tehran, police have used water cannon. here's kasra naji of the bbc persian service. the centre of tehran during the fourth day of anti—government protests. these protesters are shouting death to the dictator, a reference to iran's supreme leader. the protests are the most serious challenge to the iranian clerical regime for many years. as the night fell, there were reports of demonstrations from at least a dozen or so cities up and down the country. president rouhani has finally made a comment on the unrest, days after they started, the first iranian leader to do so. he said iranians had a right to protest but not to violence and destruction. the wave of demonstrations throughout the country started on thursday here in mashhad in the north—east with what was supposed to be a small protest by the hardliners to criticise the economic policies of the government of president rouhani, something that quickly got out

number one, the budget was published by mr rouhani and this time for the sake of accountability, andrency, he publicised the amount of money allocated to religious institutions from the budget. these institutions and foundations already receive ridges —— religious alms from the people, already they do not pay taxes, yet their allocation increased in this budget. at a time when standards of living was falling. yes, and then at the same time, increased the budget of iogc. these forces are becoming more involved in syria, with hezbollah, paying them daily, billions going out per month, from iranian budget, to finance the war in syria, in lebanon, hezbollah‘s allocation. another event that happened in the past month, two earthquakes in iran, over 700 in total, quakes in iran in the past month. that is a lot. iran sits on a fault line, and the nuclear policy has not been questioned in the streets but they are asking, my god, why hasn't there been any safety reports issued, why can't we know where these nuclear reactors are, all of these have been given hand to hand for each other, which h

in his first public comments since demonstrations against the government began on thursday, mr rouhanince and public disorder would not be tolerated. protests have now spread to many cities; and in tehran, police have used water cannon. here's kasra naji of the bbc persian service. central tehran during the fourth day of anti—government protest. these protesters are shouting death to the dictator, a reference to iran's supreme dictator, a reference to iran's supreme leader. the protest are the most serious challenge to the iranians clerical regime for many yea rs. as iranians clerical regime for many years. as the night fell, there were reports of demonstrations from at least a dozen or so cities up and down the country. president hassan rouhani has finally made a comment on the unrest days after they had started, the first top uranium leader to goose as. —— to do so. translation: protest within a illegal framework is free, but u nrest illegal framework is free, but unrest is not an atmosphere which people will tolerate. the wave of demonstrations throughout the country demonstrations

very worried clearly they are worried one of the points that i think needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio television he was supposed to be broadcast tonight they decided not to broadcast so they censored the president of the country they did not allow him to talk because i think some in the regime don't think that. approach to appease the people is right they want to use that aren't just a natural the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well infuriate more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most as after that they have now claimed for thirty seven years to be champing. south korea is welcoming a new year message from north korea's leader has raised the possibility of talks kim jong un said the path of dialogue is open and he hopes ties will improve but he also said he'd only use nuclear weapons of threatened though the launch button is on his desk floor and slowly reports from seoul. this is how north

very worried clearly they are worried and one of the points that i think needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio television it was supposed to be broadcast tonight they decided not to broadcast so they censored the president of the country they did not alarm to talk because i think some in the regime don't think that. approach to appease the people is really right they want to use that aren't just a natural the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well infuriate more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most as after that they have now claimed for thirty seven years to be champing. protests demanding the resignation of the president of the democratic republic of congo of turn violent i've placed seven people were killed and dozens arrested by security forces after catholics called for peaceful demonstrations shelob ellis reports. the in the democratic republic of congo catholic worshipers pray this sunday they p

very worried clearly they're worried and one of the points that i think needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio and television it was supposed to be broadcast tonight they decided not to broadcast so they censored the president of the country they did not alarm to talk because i think some in the regime don't think their. approach to appease the people is really right they want to use their and fists and natural the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well inferior more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most as after that they have now claimed for thirty seven years to be champing. korea's leader is one the united states that his nuclear forces are reality not a threat in his new year's address kim jong un also said he had a nuclear button on his desk but he struck a much more conciliatory tone with south korea saying he was open to dialogue and wishing them success for the winter olympics are in syria repo

think they're very worried clearly they're worried one of the points that needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio television he was supposed to be abroad just tonight they decided not to broadcast so they censored the president of the country they did not learn to talk because i think some in the regime don't think that. approach to appease the people is right they want to use that aren't just i'm not sure the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well infuriate more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most does after that they have now claim for thirty seven years to be champing. let's move on to other news now to another story that we'll be watching very closely in just a few minutes we're expected to hear a new year's message from north korea's leader kim jong il on what thousands of expect a rally in pyongyang to main square to watch him praver corded new year's address and international observers will be kee

mr. rouhani made a crucial mistake overpromising and under delivering on economic and political reform." seems like that's the consensus. >> i think that's largely true but it's also been the pattern of the regime for 36 years. their desire is regional hegemony. they have been about that in lebanon, syria, iraq and yemen. clearly that has always been the strategic objective. secondary to that is a nuclear arsenal. and i clearly think the money they received from the sanctions they invested that in the wars they are fighting. and not in their own people. the people are clearly, unemployment is at 12%. on inflation is high. the contours of this demonstration is a little different than the previous one which was focused on the capital among the elites largely on young people. this is touching the entire social economic fabric of life in iran. while there is demonstration in tehran, the capital, going on, these protests and demonstrations and 80 other cities. that did not happen the last time on that kind of scale. i think it's considerably more deep-rooted. they are calling out the presiden

very worried clearly they're worried and one of the points that i think needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio and television it was supposed to be broadcast tonight they decided not to broadcast so they censored the president of the country they did not alarm to talk because i think some in the regime don't think that. approach to appease the people is really right they want to use that aren't fists and natural the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well inferior more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most as after that they have now claimed for thirty seven years to be champing. seventeen people have been killed in an attack at a funeral in the eastern city of jalalabad that happened as people gathered to pay respects to a form of district governor. for the attack earlier this week said it was behind the killing of at least forty one people at a shia cultural center and. we have plenty more ahead on the

very worried clearly they're worried and one of the points that i think needs to be added is that mr rouhani did an interview with iranian radio television he was supposed to be broadcast tonight they decided not to broadcast it so they censored the president of the country they can never learn to talk because i think some in the regime don't think that. approach to appease the people is right they want to use that aren't just a natural the iron fist is going to work i think some of them know that using the iron fist might well infuriate more people and these are not the kinds of people that the regime can afford to lose these are the working class these are the poor these are the most as after that they have now claimed for thirty seven years to be champing. campaigners in hong kong are holding their annual march to demand their democratic rights protected and there are votes for everyone they accuse government leaders in china of eroding freedoms which were guaranteed when british colonial rule ended twenty years ago difficult holland has more now from hong kong. the march has ended here i

mr. president rouhani has said the people's concern is president rouhani has said the people's concerns are legitimate and he called for iran to grant special access to grant access to the un special rapporteur and then went on to talk away from the protests about the security concerns in iran and how iran has a rightful place in the modern world but that iran and regional activity is threatening international peace and security let's speak to our correspondent mike hanna who has been listening in. on what he hates the u.s. ambassador have approved of what she just heard. well she would certainly have approved of the u.k. ambassador widening out this discussion from one political protest in iran to the role the wider role that the country may or may not be playing within the region we heard there as you mentioned from the u.k. ambassador the threat that iran poses in many ways he also made direct reference to its ballistic missile system made reference to what he regards as its interference in regional states like yemen so certainly the u.s. ambassador would have been very pleased with that

mr. rouhani felt he needed to respond. state television said authorities would restrict access to instagram and telegram to maintain peace. reports were being spread on such platforms. donald trump sending out a tweet number oneran, the state of sponsored terror, with numerous violations of human rights violations have now sosed down the internet peaceful demonstrators cannot communicate. republican line, what is your message? happy new year. my message is for trump to keep up the good work. i think he is doing a good job. a lady called in from new hampshire talking about christians supporting trump. he is doing a good job and we need to support him. have not seen on c-span, they have spent a lot of money investigating ufos. i have not seen a study on that. -- god like to give you .com.herdschapel,x you can go online and read about it. host: what is it -- what is the top of the list of accomplishments as you see it? i see jobs coming back. we lost our hospital. it is coming back. coal mining jobs are coming back. aret of o

mr. speaker. rouhani is no moderate. he's an opportunist rouhani is no moderate. he's an opportunist. he's a lifelong add heernt to the regime -- adherent to the regime and hateful ideology. that's why this resolution is so important. we must make it clear that we truly support the people of iran and their aspirations for a free and democratic society. their protests are a referendum on the regime. and we must make it clear to all the regime officials that they will be held accountable for any human rights abuses in response to these protests. but, mr. speaker, we must also not lose sight of the bigger picture. these protests are important, and it is important that we take action on human rights abuses. but this is just one aspect of the regime's illicit behavior. and sanctions against human rights violators is but one tool that we have at our disposal. the totality of the regime's nefarious and illicit activity is what the people of iran are protesting against. it would be unwise for us to lose focus of that bigger picture. so while it is important that we stand here today in support

mr. gohmert so ar particularally spoke -- articulately spoke to rouhani westerner.ning he represents the mullahs. it's suggest that mr. gorg was a moderate nazi. there is nothing moderate about the leadership of this regime. so with this i conclude. americans have been killed by iran or its proxies in this country, in lebanon, in -- in iraq and kenya and tanzania. people have given their lives at the hands of iran in australia, argentina, syria, israel, germany, malaysia, afghanistan, saudi arabia. it's time for this to end. enough is end. all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do n.g.o. this time we will -- men to do nothing. this time we will not stand idly by. enough is enough. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from virginia yields back. under the speaker's announced policy of january 3, 2017, the gentleman from california, mr. garamendi, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. mr. speaker, thank you for the opportunity to talk about a couple of issues here on the floor of the house. i really have two things i want t

hassan rouhani says president trump has been, quote, desperately struggling to destroy the deal, but he hasn't succeeded so far. on friday mr. trump extended the waivers of key economic sanctions that were lifted on an agreement limiting iran's nuclear program. but he said he would work to remove so-called sunset clauses allowing iran to gradually resume advanced nuclear activities in the next decade. >>> there is a new wrinkle in the daca debate. in fact, the president says the deal may be dead. i'll have that story just ahead. >>> and we're tracking a lot of clouds right now around the bay area. you see some rain here lurking offshore as the first in a series of three storms heads towards the bay area to wrap up this holiday weekend and into the beginning of next week. the timeline on that rain when we come right back. ♪ it's time for sleep number's 'lowest prices of the season' on the only bed that adjusts on both sides to your ideal comfort your sleep number setting. and snoring? does your bed do that? it's the lowest prices of the season on the queen c4 mattress with adjustable comfort on both sides. now only $1199, sa

given what you think mr trump is most likely to do, what you think will be the reaction in iran to that? anything i think that the trump administration does, the president, hassan rouhanier, ali khamenei, will cry foul, even if there are new non—nuclear sanctions. they will try to frame those as nuclear sanctions, claimed the us is violating the deal. however the facts remain on the us‘s side. tehran‘s adherence to the deal is poor, at best, and it continues to escalate its non—nuclear threat. so tehran will cry foul, but it will be up to the europeans and international organisations to adjudicate between tehran and washington. and, given the current climate, i suppose mr trump is not going to lose any votes in the united states by being, as he sees it, tough on iran. likely not. much of the response the president is considering, notjust to the nuclear deal, but to the protests in iran, are conditioned by the failures of the past administration to put america's strategy and values in concert with the protests in tehran. in pakistan, police have offered a ten million rupee reward for information leading to the killer of six—year—old zainab ansari. the discovery of the y

mr. president, over the last week one of the often overlooked costs of iran's regional aggression has come to light. iranians have taken to the streets in protest, demanding that supreme leader khamenei and president rouhani do more to expand the domestic economy. iran's action in yemen, syria, and iraq and its support for proxies such as hezbollah have diverted resources away from economic reform and investment. while the government has prioritized payment to the military and security elites in clerical institutions, the people throughout iran have suffered. now their discontent is fully evident. as part of our overall strategy toward iran, we should be focused on ending iran's maligned activities across the middle east. we should hold accountable any officials behind a crackdown on these protests. the coming days will be noteworthy as we wait to see if hardliners will use these protests as an excuse to promote even more aggressive policies toward the west and tighten their grip further on the country and its economy. now, one final matter. yesterday, a very distinguished senator announced his intention to retire at the end of this congress. for more than 40 years, senator orrin hatch has served the peop

mr. president, members of the security council, on the first of december 2017, president rouhani told a cabinet meeting that the radiance should be allowed space to protest and criticize their government. at the same time he stressed violence will not be tolerated. two days later on 2 january supreme leader later accused his enemies -- secretary-general, accusing the united states of stepping up, "its acts of intervention in a grotesque way in iran's internal affairs and the text the and providing support." mr. president, the outbreak of violence and protest in iran has focused the attention to events in the country. a number of world leaders have expressed support for the iranian protesters. others, including the european union, have called on the iranian parties to expect the right to peaceful demonstration and freedom of opinion. yet more have supported the government of iran, calling protests an internal matter. on the 3rd of january, the secretary-general issued a statement, urging respectful rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression and that demonstrations take place in a peac

mr. president, over the last week one of the often overlooked costs of iran's regional aggression has come to light. iranians have taken to the streets in protest, demanding that supreme leader khamenei and president rouhani do more to expand the domestic economy. iran's action in yemen, syria, and iraq and its support for proxies such as hezbollah have diverted resources away from economic reform and investment. while the government has prioritized payment to the military and security elites in clerical institutions, the people throughout iran have suffered. now their discontent is fully evident. as part of our overall strategy toward iran, we should be focused on ending iran's maligned activities across the middle east. we should hold accountable any officials behind a crackdown on these protests. the coming days will be noteworthy as we wait to see if hardliners will use these protests as an excuse to promote even more aggressive policies toward the west and tighten their grip further on the country and its economy. now, one final matter. yesterday, a very distinguished senator announced his intention to retire at the end of this congress. for more than 40 years, senator orrin hatch has served the peop