    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [April 7, 2004]
    [Pages 545-546]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide
    April 7, 2004

        Ten years ago today, the world witnessed the beginning of one of the
    most horrific episodes of the 20th century, the 1994 Rwanda genocide. A
    100-day campaign waged by Hutu extremists tore Rwanda apart and resulted
    in the murder of at least 800,000 Tutsi men, women, and children, as
    well as many moderate Hutus. This genocide also included systematic rape
    and sexual violence against countless Tutsi women and the orphaning of
    thousands of children.
        The United States supports the people of Rwanda as they commemorate
    this horrific chapter in history. We urge all states, particularly those
    in the region, to work with Rwanda and the International Criminal
    Tribunal for Rwanda to bring to justice those responsible for the
    genocide and to repatriate the thousands of displaced Rwandans. We also
    urge the international community to assist the survivors of that great
    crime as they continue to heal. The United States will continue to
    assist Rwanda in the unification of families, the providing of
    scholarships, the combating of HIV/AIDS, and the promotion of the rule
    of law.
        The United States joins Rwanda and members of the global community
    in this day of reflection.

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