Tom Ridge: past crimes of the Iranian regime can no longer be ignored

Tom Ridge: past crimes of the Iranian regime can no longer be ignored
Unquestionably the US first Homeland Security Secretary is the most qualified to talk about Iran government and its officials as the ‘central bankers of terrorism’ which was the term used by Condoleezza Rice to describe Iran regime.
Tom ridge in an article which was published in thehill.com on Tuesday September 20 has specific points regarding the past crimes of Iran regime. Following is the full text:
At UN General Assembly, past crimes of the Iranian regime can no longer be ignored
It appears that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will once again be attending the annual UN General Assembly in New York. But when he arrives this year, it will be under much different circumstances, both domestically and internationally.
His presence presents a great opportunity to challenge Rouhani and his colleagues on their human rights record and their supposedly moderate credentials. This year’s visit will take place amidst an arguably unprecedented climate of awareness about his administration’s role in previous crimes.
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Gov. Tom Ridge: A year later, promises of Iran deal unfulfilled

Gov. Tom Ridge: A year later, promises of Iran deal unfulfilled

NCRI - The Philadelphia Inquirer published an op-ed on Tuesday from Gov. Tom Ridge, the former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, in which he argues for a new American policy on Iran which identifies itself with the Iranian people and their cry for democracy and freedom.
The following is the text of Gov. Ridge's op-ed:
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Tom Ridge: One year later, promises of Iran deal unfulfilled
AUGUST 9, 2016
By Tom Ridge
Last week, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the United States of failing to honor pledges in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Citing "the futility of negotiations with the Americans," he distanced himself from the nuclear deal he once supported.