ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
Contact: Danielle
Saroyan Ashbahian
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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYS
U.S. MUST REAFFIRM ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN LETTER TO ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY
Congratulates Rep. Jackie Speier for Receiving Deukmejian Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly), former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. said that the
United States must reaffirm the Armenian Genocide. Biden sent a congratulatory
letter honoring Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) for receiving the Assembly’s
Deukmejian Award for Public Service.
“The United
States must reaffirm, once and for all, our record on the Armenian Genocide. As
a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Congresswoman Speier
has been an unfailing champion on this important issue. We must never forget or
remain silent about this horrific and systematic campaign of extermination that
resulted in the deaths of 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children and the
mass deportation of 2 million Armenians from their homes,” Vice President Biden
told the Armenian Assembly.
“If we do
not fully acknowledge, commemorate, and teach our children about genocide, the
words ‘never again’ lose their meaning. The facts must be as clear as and as
powerful for future generations as for those whose memories are seared by
tragedy. Failing to remember or acknowledge the facts of a genocide only paves
the way for future mass atrocities,” he added.
Congresswoman
Speier was honored for her exemplary work in the U.S. House of Representatives,
as well as her leadership, dedication, and passionate support of Armenia and
Artsakh. Armenian American leaders and activists throughout the United States
attended the Gala in Washington, D.C., which was part of the Armenian Assembly
of America’s 2019 National Advocacy Conference.
“I’m proud
to join the Armenian Assembly of America in honoring Congresswoman Jackie
Speier’s steadfast commitment to advancing U.S.-Armenian relations.
Representative Speier has demonstrated incredible leadership in Congress on
issues ranging from women’s rights and national security to global human rights
and the support of free and fair democracy. The people of California and the
American people are fortunate to have her fighting for justice and equality at
home and abroad – the world is truly better for it,” Vice President Biden
stated.
The full
letter is available at bit.ly/joebiden2019
Established
in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide
organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues.
The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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