Michael Richard Pence

“ Reza Saberi, who was born in Iran, and Akiko Saberi, who is from Japan.
As we learn of cases like Miss Saberi, we understand the stakes that
are at risk here. We understand why oppressive regimes like that of
Iran want so desperately to muzzle the unfiltered reporting of
journalists like Saberi. And we understand why it is so important to
cherish and protect freedom of the press as a vital check on abuses of
power. ”

“ Since this day was first celebrated, 692 journalists have been
killed. The majority of victims were local reporters covering topics
such as crime, corruption, and national security in their home
countries. Adding to this tragic figure are the hundreds more each year
who face intimidation, censorship, and arbitrary arrest--guilty of
nothing more than a passion for truth and a tenacious belief that a
free society depends on an informed citizenry. ”

“ Services Intelligence, ISI. He was subsequently beheaded by his
captors. This legislation is dedicated to Daniel Pearl, the many that
have gone before him, and those that still face such dangers today. ”