NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) released the following compendium of statements by Greek businessman Victor Restis denying that he does, or has ever done, business with Iran:
- Restis Attorney Theodore Margolis: “To Be Clear, Mr. Restis Does Not Do Business With Iran Nor Does He Sanction Others Who Do.” (Theodore Margolis, Letter to Ambassador Mark D. Wallace On Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Letterhead, 5/16/13)
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Restis To TradeWinds: “We Have Never Had Dealings With The
Iranian Government, Ministry Or Any Iranian People, Period.”
“‘These allegations are unfounded,’ Restis told TradeWinds Wednesday.
‘We have never had dealings with the Iranian government, ministry or
any Iranian people, period.’” (Aaron Kelley, "Restis
Torpedoes Allegations,” TradeWinds, 5/15/13)
- “My Mother Is Jewish So This Is A Very Sensitive Subject … This Situation Hits To The Heart Of Her Soul, Her Beliefs. This Is What Makes These Attacks So Nasty.”
- Restis to New Europe: “Absolutely” No Business Relationships With Iran. “New Europe: Do you have or did you ever have any business or other relation with Iran? Victor Restis: No, absolutely not.” (New Europe, "Victor Restis vs. UANI," 7/17/13)
- Greece’s Ethnos News: “Victor Restis Has Repeatedly Denied Any Relationship With Iran, Also Citing The Fact That His Mother Is Jewish And Therefore, He Is Highly Sensitive On The Issue Of Iran's Nuclear Program ...” (Ethnos, “Targeted By The USA For Business In Iran," 11/13)