[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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                               speech of

                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2007

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 92nd 
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Our voices, as well as those of 
Armenian-Americans across the Nation, are essential in the effort to 
bring needed attention to such a historic tragedy. The Armenian-
American community has made tremendous contributions to our country, 
and their efforts and passion will help ensure that those who lost 
their lives will not be forgotten.
  Today, we pay tribute to the memory of those who died, reflect on all 
those who have suffered from such prejudice, and vow to raise awareness 
so that such an atrocity never occurs again. As a member of the 
Armenian Caucus and a cosponsor of the genocide resolution, I will keep 
fighting to ensure that the Armenian Genocide is appropriately 
recognized.
  It is a shame that we have not learned from our mistakes in the past 
regarding genocide, but it is not too late to heal these wounds and 
also help end atrocities occurring as we speak. To that end, we must 
not stand by as the situation deteriorates in Darfur. It is our duty to 
end this human suffering, and I will continue to work to stop this 
conflict and promote peace in Sudan. Together, let us make this world a 
better place.
  As an ardent supporter of Rhode Island's Armenian-American community 
throughout my public service career, I am proud to join my colleagues 
today in honoring the victims of the genocide by paying tribute to 
their memory, showing compassion for those who have suffered from such 
prejudice, and never forgetting the pain that they have endured.

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