Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) emceed the rally in front of the State Department headquarters. The event also featured speeches by former Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA), former FBI Director Louis Freeh, former CIA Deputy Director of Clandestine Operations John Sano. "One of the greatest moments was when my uncle, President [John F.] Kennedy, stood in Berlin and uttered the immortal words ‘Ich bin ein Berliner,'" Kennedy exclaimed. "Today, I'm honored to repeat my uncle's words, by saying [translated from Farsi] ‘I am an Iranian,' ‘I am an Ashrafi."

 

Thousands of participants chanted “Delist MEK now” as speakers emphasized that the FTO List has contributed immensely to recent death toll in Iran and in Iraq of MEK members of families.

A huge crowd moved into the pavement with yellow banners that represent MEK gatherings with the distinct slogan: "Delist the MEK" on every portable item.

Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) emceed the rally in front of the State Department headquarters.

The event also featured speeches by former Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA), former FBI Director Louis Freeh, former CIA Deputy Director of Clandestine Operations John Sano.

 
 
"One of the greatest moments was when my uncle, President [John F.] Kennedy, stood in Berlin and uttered the immortal words ‘Ich bin ein Berliner,'" Kennedy exclaimed. "Today, I'm honored to repeat my uncle's words, by saying [translated from Farsi] ‘I am an Iranian,' ‘I am an Ashrafi."



Some participants had come from long distance one said: “We are unanimous that, despite the recent propaganda waged by pro Mullah lobbies in the Capital Hill, the truth has always been said and lived by those who are in Iran and who have a hand in the real politics of Iran. 

The same ones who have members in the dungeons under torture. We cannot bid the future of millions in the labyrinths of clerical paid lobbyists. The MEK is a tolerant pro-democratic movement that has more than 45 years of experience. They are the anti- thesis to the mullahs and this is why they are so feared by the regime.”

Another participant that has come from Los Angeles said: “We are here to say what counts is that US carries its obligation towards the residents in Camp Ashraf. The first thing for it to do is to take away the excuse under which Iraqi forces would carry the coming attack. This is a brave act on behalf of the US and what is expected right now."