[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2203]
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                        THE SITUATION IN ARMENIA

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                         HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 27, 1999

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I am shocked and deeply saddened by the 
brutal assassinations of top Armenian officials this morning, as well 
as the continuing hostage crisis currently taking place in the Armenian 
Parliament. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and to all 
Armenians. We must not permit these senseless acts to hinder the 
progress made by Prime Minister Sarkisian and his late colleagues in 
furthering democracy in Armenian. In the face of these unspeakable 
atrocities, the United States must reaffirm its commitment to 
supporting the Republic of Armenia in her pursuit of a lasting 
democracy and enduring peace.

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