[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 166 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1065-E1066]
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                   CELEBRATING THE DAY OF RESTORATION

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 21, 2022

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize our ally, and a 
friend to our Nation, Azerbaijan, on its Day of Restoration. This day 
recognizes the emancipation and liberation of Azerbaijan from the 
authoritarian communist Soviet regime. The scourge of communism and 
leftist authoritarianism is not just something we face today, but 
people across Europe were subjected to this evil since the 1920's. 
Azerbaijan was taken over by leftists aligned with the communist block 
leading to generations of misery and oppression.
  But all that changed.
  I wish nothing but peace and prosperity for the Azeris. There has 
been conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over borders and other 
issues. It is my fervent prayer that the

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people in that region know peace and turn to God for guidance. There 
are many factors that lead to military action, and I will not pretend 
to know the circumstances of every conflict, but I do know that war 
must be a last resort, and nations must do everything in their power to 
minimize death and destruction.
  During these tense times of global uncertainty, I hope and pray that 
peace will prevail. While not failing to admit that flaws are present 
in the decisions of every nation, I am happy that the United States has 
maintained a strong relationship with Azerbaijan. May both of our 
nations never experience the bondage of an evil, foreign, totalitarian 
power ever again.

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