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April 25, 2013 Thursday
Washington: SPEECH OF HON. NITA M. LOWEY OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the following Speech:
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 98th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. This yearly commemoration is a
testament to the lives and legacy of the 1.5 million Armenians who
lost their lives, and is emblematic of our commitment to keeping the
Armenian nation and culture alive.
Today, as we revisit this dark period in world history, we must be
mindful of the lessons learned from this tragedy. We have witnessed
that blind hatred and senseless prejudice tear at the very fabric of
our society, even today. The victims of the Armenian Genocide, the
Holocaust, ethnic cleansings in Kosovo, Rwanda, and Sudan, and acts of
vicious terrorism remind us of the human cost of hate. We must do
everything in our power to prevent these kinds of senseless tragedies
from happening again.
We remember the past and pledge our support for ensuring a positive
and secure future for the Armenian nation and its people. Armenians
now live all around the world, including many in my District and
throughout the United States. As the Ranking Member of the House State
and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, I support our
yearly package of assistance to Armenia, including funds available for
activities that further a peaceful resolution to the conflict in
Nagorno-Karabakh. I have also cosponsored legislation calling on the
President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States
reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues
related to human rights violations and the ethnic cleansing during the
Armenian Genocide. Finally, as an active member of the Armenian
Caucus, it is my pleasure to continue working on behalf of the
U.S.-Armenia relationship in Congress.
In honoring the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, we
must commit to building a strong, prosperous, and stable Armenia. I am
proud to be a partner in this effort and thank my colleagues who have
also pledged their support.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/
April 25, 2013 Thursday
Washington: SPEECH OF HON. NITA M. LOWEY OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the following Speech:
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 98th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. This yearly commemoration is a
testament to the lives and legacy of the 1.5 million Armenians who
lost their lives, and is emblematic of our commitment to keeping the
Armenian nation and culture alive.
Today, as we revisit this dark period in world history, we must be
mindful of the lessons learned from this tragedy. We have witnessed
that blind hatred and senseless prejudice tear at the very fabric of
our society, even today. The victims of the Armenian Genocide, the
Holocaust, ethnic cleansings in Kosovo, Rwanda, and Sudan, and acts of
vicious terrorism remind us of the human cost of hate. We must do
everything in our power to prevent these kinds of senseless tragedies
from happening again.
We remember the past and pledge our support for ensuring a positive
and secure future for the Armenian nation and its people. Armenians
now live all around the world, including many in my District and
throughout the United States. As the Ranking Member of the House State
and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, I support our
yearly package of assistance to Armenia, including funds available for
activities that further a peaceful resolution to the conflict in
Nagorno-Karabakh. I have also cosponsored legislation calling on the
President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States
reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues
related to human rights violations and the ethnic cleansing during the
Armenian Genocide. Finally, as an active member of the Armenian
Caucus, it is my pleasure to continue working on behalf of the
U.S.-Armenia relationship in Congress.
In honoring the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, we
must commit to building a strong, prosperous, and stable Armenia. I am
proud to be a partner in this effort and thank my colleagues who have
also pledged their support.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/