*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 *

**Statement on Armenian National Day **

*September 21, 2009 *

The people of the United States join the people of Armenia in celebrating Armenia's day of independence today. We deeply value the many cultural and historic ties that bind our two countries. The United States gains strength as a nation from the contributions of so many Americans of Armenian ancestry. We congratulate the people of Armenia on their national day.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Armenian National Day.

*Subjects:* Armenian National Day.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD200900733.