[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
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                HONORING THE ARMENIAN VICTIMS IN SUMGAIT

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, this week it is important that we not forget 
the 24th anniversary of the tragic pogroms against Armenians living in 
Soviet Azerbaijan. Driven by the anti-Armenian movement in the region, 
mobs committed violent human rights violations against Armenians of all 
ages living in the town of Sumgait. Today, I stand with the Armenian 
community around the world to remember all those who were taken from 
their homes and from their families--simply because of their ethnic 
background. As we remember those who lost their lives in Sumgait, we 
must continue to guard against all discrimination, oppression, and 
targeted violence against ethnic groups around the world.

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