Political Quotes

“Today Members of the House of Representatives sadly commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. I want to recognize the hard work of my good friend, the gentleman from California [Mr. Lehman], for calling this special order. Today, I must first ask--How can words ever express the tragic loss of over 1 million innocent people? Yet, the very fact that genocide is so incomprehensible, strengthens the need to speak out, to commemorate, and to remember the Armenian tragedy. Denial and silence compound the crime against humanity that was committed by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Only when all sides recognize the depth and scope of the Armenian genocide can we move forward in building trust and peace in this troubled region. As a country, the United States has been blessed by the Armenian populations in our communities who are descendants of those who were forced into exile. As immigrants fleeing persecution and death, many Armenians found safety and a new way of life in America.”