[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         COMMEMORATION AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

  (Mr. RADANOVICH asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to announce the introduction of 
H. Res. 193, legislation that enjoys the support of over 64 bipartisan 
original cosponsors and commemorates the 15th anniversary of the United 
States implementation of the Genocide Convention.
  The month of April marks the commemoration of one of the saddest 
chapters in world history, the Armenian genocide. We join with Armenian 
Americans across the Nation to mourn the loss of so many innocent 
lives. This important human rights legislation will put Members of 
Congress on record as recognizing the Armenian genocide. Silence either 
out of indifference or as the result of political pressure only serves 
to encourage others who would again use ethnic cleansing as a tool of 
government.
  As the anniversary of the horrific genocide in Armenia approaches, I 
wish the people of Armenia success in their effort to bring about the 
lasting peace and prosperity that they deserve, and I ask for Members' 
support in commemorating the Armenian genocide by cosponsoring this 
important legislation.

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