[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 61 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
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                         THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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                           HON. TONY CARDENAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, today, in recognition of the National Day 
of Remembrance of Man's Inhumanity to Man, created in 1975 to remember 
the victims of inhumanity, specifically the Armenian people who lost 
their lives in the early part of the 20th century, I would like to note 
its importance to our nation.
  Nearly 100 years ago, the hatred of one race toward another spilled 
over from politics into the murder of more than 1.5 million Armenians 
at the hands of Ottoman soldiers. This day not only recognizes those 
murdered in that genocide, but also the staggering inhumanity and 
atrocious acts of violence committed so often throughout human history. 
This day should serve to not only remind us of millions of lives lost, 
but that we must act with vigilance to ensure that atrocities are not 
allowed to ever occur again.
  As we remember this dark period in history, we should remain hopeful, 
because goodness exists and that it is possible to prevent such 
horrific losses. I stand united with the Armenian people and the rest 
of America to take up that challenge.

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