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HOYER STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Congressional Documents and Publications
April 24, 2012
Office of the Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, April 24, 2012
Contact: Katie Grant, 202-225-3130
Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released
the following statement today marking the anniversary of the Armenian
genocide:
"Today, in Armenia and across the world, we remember the 1.5 million
victims of the Armenian genocide. On this date in 1915, that tragedy
opened with the arrest and persecution of hundreds of Armenian
political figures, business professionals, clergy, and journalists. It
is a painful reminder that the first acts suppressing freedom are
seldom the last. Today, Armenian communities in this country continue
to honor the memory of those who perished by marking this anniversary
with solemnity and continuing to contribute to our national life as
leaders in business, government, research, and the arts.
"The scars borne from crimes against humanity never fully disappear,
but through dialogue, remembrance, and an acceptance of history we can
advance the process of healing and reconciliation and, along with it,
prospects for a future based on lasting peace. I join in mourning
the loss of so many innocent men, women, and children. Let us never
forget them or this powerful lesson from history."
Congressional Documents and Publications
April 24, 2012
Office of the Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, April 24, 2012
Contact: Katie Grant, 202-225-3130
Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released
the following statement today marking the anniversary of the Armenian
genocide:
"Today, in Armenia and across the world, we remember the 1.5 million
victims of the Armenian genocide. On this date in 1915, that tragedy
opened with the arrest and persecution of hundreds of Armenian
political figures, business professionals, clergy, and journalists. It
is a painful reminder that the first acts suppressing freedom are
seldom the last. Today, Armenian communities in this country continue
to honor the memory of those who perished by marking this anniversary
with solemnity and continuing to contribute to our national life as
leaders in business, government, research, and the arts.
"The scars borne from crimes against humanity never fully disappear,
but through dialogue, remembrance, and an acceptance of history we can
advance the process of healing and reconciliation and, along with it,
prospects for a future based on lasting peace. I join in mourning
the loss of so many innocent men, women, and children. Let us never
forget them or this powerful lesson from history."