I just happened to come across this article on NIAC “skirting lobbying rules” for the mullahs which coincides with out discussion:
Sept, 2009 - “Mr. Parsi has been called to the White House, lectured at the CIA and visited Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. He boasted in internal e-mails that he learned of Mr. Obama’s speech to Iranians on the occasion of the Persian New Year in March several hours before it was posted on the Internet.”
Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Iran advocacy group said to skirt lobby rules - Washington Times http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/13/exclusive-did-iranian-advocacy-group-violate-laws/#ixzz27ayYClVu
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interesting, sure looks like he either clears his speeches with them first or they give him talking points in advance.