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Falls Church, VA – April 30, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n The Iranian-American Community of Virginia (IAC-VA), on behalf of our majority members in Virginia\u2019s Senate District 35, is endorsing Senator Dick Saslaw for re-election to the Virginia Senate.<\/p>\n The Community members in District 35 applaud Senator Saslaw\u2019s strong track record, and service to Virginians and are proud to stand with him in his bid for re-election. Over the years, Senator Saslaw\u2019s tireless efforts and fight for investments in public K-12 and higher education has created a strong foundation for Virginia\u2019s growth. Under his leadership and ability to work across the aisle, we have seen improved transportation, a wider social safety net, and a thriving business-friendly climate which has brought thousands of jobs to the area.<\/p>\n Northern Virginians from all walks of life, background, status, heritage and religions have benefited from the inclusive culture Senator Saslaw has fostered in the district. IAC-VA is just one example of such diversity and inclusiveness.\u00a0Fleeing from the barbaric theocracy in our native land, Iranian-Americans have successfully established themselves in the United States, enjoying professional, scientific, and financial prosperity.<\/p>\n Iranian-Americans have benefited from long held virtues that have been enablers of their success in America and motivates their continued interest in their homeland\u2019s disposition. IAC-VA is a member of a larger Iranian-American network, Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC) that reaches over 40 states across the country. OIAC supports a secular, democratic, non-nuclear republic in Iran. OIAC does not support a foreign war, nor does it support an appeasement policy towards Iran regime.<\/p>\n