[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3029]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING THE KHOJALY TRAGEDY

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of the 613 
Azerbaijani men, women, and children killed in Khojaly on February 25 
and 26, 1992. Marking the anniversary of such a tragedy is difficult, 
but it is critical that we remember and honor the precious lives lost.
  Azerbaijan has been a reliable friend and valuable ally of the United 
States, and it is appropriate for Congress to commemorate the victims 
of the Khojaly tragedy as our Azerbaijani friends mark the 23rd 
anniversary of the event.
  Despite such hardships, Azerbaijan has been a great support to U.S. 
efforts in the War on Terror, and the country has made great strides 
over its short history as an independent nation to promote economic 
growth and prosperity.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering the town 
and people of Khojaly who died on those fateful days and in offering 
our deepest condolences to Azerbaijan on this tragic anniversary.

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