[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 197 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1225-E1226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            WISHES FOR PEACE BETWEEN ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 12, 2021

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, it has been over a year since the end of 
the 2020 44-day

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war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This short, but furious and deadly, 
conflict stemmed from historical differences regarding geographic 
territory based on ethnicity and religion. I do not pretend to know the 
details of this conflict. The seeds for this conflict were sown decades 
ago, perhaps even a century ago, with the advent of the Soviet Union as 
well as the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
  Here is what I do know. The Armenians and the Azerbaijanis deserve to 
live and prosper in peace. Nations require territorial integrity. The 
boundaries of a given nation should also reflect history, ethnicity, 
and religious differences to minimize conflict.
  I am hopeful for the future that these two nations, both with a proud 
and great history, will be able to resume their relationship in peace 
and that the parties work, in good faith, to resolve their issues 
without bullets.
  God bless the people there and through His will it is my hope peace 
will prevail.

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