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March 6, 2013 Wednesday
Washington: HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the following Speech:
Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, last month marked 25 years since the people of
the Nagorno Karabakh region took a brave and bold first step in
asserting their right to political freedom and national independence.
Since the early 20th century the Nagorno Karabakh region and its
people have been subject to the territorial squabbling and political
gamesmanship of a number of foreign powers. In spite of this fact, the
proud people of the Nagorno Karabakh have steadfastly asserted their
desire for political autonomy, overwhelmingly approving a popular
referendum declaring independence from Azerbaijan in 1991 and thereby
affirming a distinct national identity driven by deep ethnic,
cultural, and religious bonds. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic's steady
advances in the industries of banking, agriculture, and
telecommunications, provide further testament to their promise as a
viable independent partner in the international community. Coupling
this with the United States' longstanding and unambiguous role as a
defender of free people's right to self-determination across the
globe, I hope that my colleagues will join me in commemorating the
25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabakh liberation movement as part
of the promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the South
Caucusus.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/
March 6, 2013 Wednesday
Washington: HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the following Speech:
Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, last month marked 25 years since the people of
the Nagorno Karabakh region took a brave and bold first step in
asserting their right to political freedom and national independence.
Since the early 20th century the Nagorno Karabakh region and its
people have been subject to the territorial squabbling and political
gamesmanship of a number of foreign powers. In spite of this fact, the
proud people of the Nagorno Karabakh have steadfastly asserted their
desire for political autonomy, overwhelmingly approving a popular
referendum declaring independence from Azerbaijan in 1991 and thereby
affirming a distinct national identity driven by deep ethnic,
cultural, and religious bonds. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic's steady
advances in the industries of banking, agriculture, and
telecommunications, provide further testament to their promise as a
viable independent partner in the international community. Coupling
this with the United States' longstanding and unambiguous role as a
defender of free people's right to self-determination across the
globe, I hope that my colleagues will join me in commemorating the
25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabakh liberation movement as part
of the promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the South
Caucusus.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/