[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 61 (Monday, April 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
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               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2015

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the one hundredth anniversary of the Armenian Genocide 
and to honor Armenia for the enormous strides they have made since that 
unspeakable tragedy. On April 24, 1915, approximately 1.5 million 
Armenians suffered the first deliberate act of systematic mass murder 
by the Ottoman Empire and the unspeakable crime of genocide was born. I 
believe we are all morally obligated to never forget this dark episode 
in history and call for an honest acknowledgement of the facts from all 
parties.
  I would also like to point out that this is also an opportunity to 
celebrate the resiliency of the Armenian people. Armenia has been a 
great champion of freedom and democracy. I expect our two nations will 
continue to build on our close ties and support peace and stability in 
the region.
  Mr. Speaker, I would again like to express my sympathy to the 
survivors and descendants of the Armenian Genocide. I hope we can all 
take time to reflect on this solemn day of remembrance and take this 
occasion to reinforce our bond and renew our commitment to end tyranny 
and protect democracy.

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