[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 66 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E718]
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      COMMEMORATING THE 93RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 2008

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker. I wish to 
commemorate the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April 23, 
1915, the world suffered its first deliberate act of systematic mass 
murder of people of one culture by another--and the unspeakable crime 
of genocide was born. The massacre and mistreatment of approximately 
1.5 million Armenians in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire 
epitomizes the depths of inhumanity that the human race is capable of.
  Out of this wretched episode of history, we have made a determined 
effort to move beyond hatred, to recognize mistakes, and to prevent 
similar events from occurring in the future. It is our obligation to 
learn from lapses in moral judgment and forge safeguards for all 
oppressed, vulnerable, and subjugated peoples.
  I would like to express my sympathy to the survivors and descendents 
of the Armenian Genocide. I hope we can all take time to reflect on 
this solemn day of remembrance.

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