[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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                              BAKU POGROMS

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                            HON. ANDY LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2020

  Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise, as the representative 
of a large and vibrant community of Armenian-Americans in southeast 
Michigan, in remembrance of the Baku pogroms.
  During these tragic events 30 years ago, Armenians faced unthinkable 
horrors. Press reports describe Armenians tossed out of their homes, 
their possessions thrown into bonfires. Others were killed by mobs.
  As we condemn this violence and remember those who were lost, we must 
also look forward and reaffirm our commitment to the Armenian people.
  Last year, I was proud to be an original cosponsor of and to cast my 
vote for the resolution that finally recognized the Armenian Genocide. 
Our vote affirms that there is no question about what happened to the 
Armenian people, and that we will never forget it.
  I was also proud to support funding for aid to Artsakh, including 
support for critical demining projects. I am committed to continuing 
that support and working to secure the safety and wellbeing of the 
Armenian people.
  I stand with the Armenian-American community of Michigan's 9th 
District and across the nation, as they honor those lost during the 
Baku pogroms. Armenian-Americans have champions and friends in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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