Graham prefers to 'push Iran along' on Kazemi investigation
The Canadian Press
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
TORONTO -- Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham yesterday toned down the rhetoric that has engulfed the case of Zahra Kazemi, a Quebec-based photojournalist who was beaten to death by Iranian authorities, saying he was "encouraged" by reports that Iran has arrested five security agents in connection with the killing.
Mr. Graham also urged Canadians to give Iran a fair chance to conduct an investigation before branding the regime corrupt and unco-operative. "Give us an opportunity to at least encourage them to have this inquiry," Mr. Graham said.
"This is a positive development. Let's push them along and try to get the best possible development we can."
Mr. Graham said he will continue to pressure Iran to prosecute those who actually committed the crime -- not a scapegoat.
Ms. Kazemi was arrested June 23 for snapping pictures of a student protest outside a Tehran prison.
http://canada.com/national/story.asp?id=28298372-D63B-4E1A-9184-AA8F31BAF973"Mr. Graham also urged Canadians to give Iran a fair chance to conduct an investigation before branding the regime corrupt and unco-operative."
That's right. The whole regime's corrupt reputation should be based solely on this investigation.
Other than this one instance, they're perfectly honest and trustworthy. (I thought Chretien was bad.)
This attitude couldn't possibly have anything to do with trade and money and investments, could it????