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    STATEMENT BY USA PRESIDENT ON ARMENIAN REMEMBRANCE DAY

    arminfo
    2008-04-25 11:03:00

    ArmInfo. President of the USA George Bush made a statement on the
    occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide victims
    in Ottoman Turkey.

    As the White House's official site reports, the statement reads:
    "On this day of remembrance, we honor the memory of the victims of one
    of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century, the mass killings and
    forced exile of as many as 1.5 million Armenians at the end of the
    Ottoman Empire. I join the Armenian community in America and around
    the world in commemorating this tragedy and mourning the loss of so
    many innocent lives.

    As we reflect on this epic human tragedy, we must resolve to redouble
    our efforts to promote peace, tolerance, and respect for the dignity
    of human life. The Armenian people's unalterable determination to
    triumph over tragedy and flourish is a testament to their strength
    of character and spirit. We are grateful for the many contributions
    Americans of Armenian heritage have made to our Nation.

    We welcome the efforts by individuals in Armenia and Turkey to
    foster reconciliation and peace, and support joint efforts for an
    open examination of the past in search of a shared understanding of
    these tragic events. We look forward to the realization of a fully
    normalized Armenia-Turkey relationship.

    The United States is committed to a strong relationship with Armenia
    based on shared values. We call on the Government of Armenia to
    take decisive steps to promote democracy, and will continue our
    support for Armenia to this end. We remain committed to serving as
    an honest broker in pursuit of a lasting and peaceful settlement of
    the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

    On this solemn day of remembrance, Laura (G. Bush's wife) and I
    express our deepest condolences to Armenian people around the world".
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