11/14/2004
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"On Armenian Remembrance Day, we remember the forced exile and mass killings of as many as 1.5 million Armenians during the last days of the Ottoman Empire."
"I applaud individuals in Armenia and Turkey who have sought to examine the historical events of the early 20th century with honesty and sensitivity."
"As President, my most solemn duty is protecting the American people."
"we have an obligation to maintain these valuable assets on behalf of the people."