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PELOSI -- Statement on the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

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Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following
statement marking one hundred and three years since the beginning of
the Armenian Genocide:

"More than 100 years ago, the world witnessed the beginning of one of
the greatest acts of barbarism of the 20th Century when the Ottoman
Empire began the systematic murder of 1.5 million Armenian men, women
and children. The Armenian Genocide remains a dark stain on the
history of human civilization and an enduring reminder of the need to
acknowledge and confront the past.

"For too long, the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide have been
brushed aside, devalued and denied. By refusing to repudiate those who
deny the truth of these heinous crimes, we dishonor the memories of
all those who were silenced and all those who survived to tell their
stories.

"The world cannot afford to forget the crimes of the past. Together,
we can ensure that this monstrous episode continues to challenge
future generations to right the wrongs of history, to speak out
against violence and hate in the present, and to work toward building
a future free from bigotry, discrimination and extremism in all its
forms."

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