[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STANDING WITH EELAM TAMIL COMMUNITY

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 
15th anniversary of the Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka.
  We must stand with the Eelam Tamil community. Their struggle for 
justice and accountability continues, with survivors and their families 
enduring ongoing oppression and seeking recognition for their suffering 
from the Sri Lankan Government.
  We must recognize the plight of the Tamil people and advocate for a 
peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all. The 
Tamil community's resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to 
their unwavering spirit for justice and self-determination.
  It was a pleasure to meet with so many who traveled to our Nation's 
Capital from across the United States and five countries to ensure such 
atrocities never happen again.

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