On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I want to welcome my colleague, Congressman Joe Crowley, the chair of the Democratic Caucus who is joining us this evening as well. I know how very busy he is, and I appreciate it. As author of the legislation that created our Nation's World War II Memorial here in Washington, I felt obligated and actually compelled to come to this well tonight. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the Trump administration's hollow January 27 statement commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Statement by President Trump on International Holocaust Remembrance Day--January 27, 2017 ``It is with a heavy heart and somber mind that we remember and honor the victims, survivors, heroes of the Holocaust. It is impossible to fully fathom the depravity and horror inflicted on innocent people by Nazi terror. ``Yet, we know that in the darkest hours of humanity, light shines the brightest. As we remember those who died, we are deeply grateful to those who risked their lives to save the innocent. ``In the name of the perished, I pledge to do everything in my power throughout my Presidency, and my life, to ensure that the forces of evil never again defeat the powers of good. Together, we will make love and tolerance prevalent throughout the world.''
