*Administration of Barack Obama, 2012 *

**Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day **

*January 27, 2012 *

This International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Michelle and I join people in the United States, in Israel, and across the globe as we remember the 6 million Jews and millions of others who were murdered at the hands of the Nazis.

We commit ourselves to keeping their memories alive not only in our thoughts, but through our actions. As we remember all those who perished in camps from Auschwitz to Treblinka, Dachau to Sobibor, we pledge to speak truth to those who deny the Holocaust.

As we celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors, we pledge to stand strong against all those who would commit atrocities, against the resurgence of anti-Semitism, and against hatred in all its forms.

As we draw inspiration from the righteous gentiles who risked their lives to save friends, neighbors, and even strangers, we pledge to continue the hard work of repairing the world.

Together with the State of Israel and all our friends around the world, we dedicate ourselves to giving meaning to those powerful words: "Never forget. Never again."

*Categories:* Statements by the President : International Holocaust Remembrance Day*.*

*Names:* Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Civil rights : Minorities :: Anti-Semitism; Holidays and special observances : Holocaust Remembrance Day, International.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201200058.