At approximately 11:45 AM today the Oregon State House of Representatives made history by passing Iran Divestment Legislation on a unanimous vote of 57 to 0. Special thanks goes to State Representatives Jim Weidner (R-Yamhill, 24th District) and Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland, 33rd District). Jim and his chief of staff Jameson Gideon worked tirelessly on this bill for more than a year, and Mitch was extremely helpful in cosponsoring the bill and persuading others to support it as well.
The psychological effect of this kind of legislation on the Iranian drive for nuclear weapons is huge. Just passing it helps send the Iranian Rial, their national currency, in to a faster and faster tail spin with a resultant effect on their economy. Iran will have to choose. Their national economy, or the bomb. Next stop for the bill: The Oregon State Senate, where we hope for passage there as well. Then, on to the Governor's desk for his signature.
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