DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC Ethnic Council Chair Jim Zogby, and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong released the following statement:

“Today, we join our Iranian American sisters and brothers, and millions around the world in celebrating Nowruz and the arrival of spring. With the start of the new year, we share a renewed sense of hope that we will soon be able to gather safely again with our families, friends and loved ones. We honor the contributions Iranian Americans make to our country and as we give thanks for our blessings, we wish you a happy new year. Nowruz Mubarak.”