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LINDA SANCHEZ COMMEMORATES ARMENIAN REMEMBRANCE DAY
Targeted News Service
April 24, 2012 Tuesday 12:20 AM EST
Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. (39th CD), issued the following
news release:
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) released the following statement
today in recognition of Armenian Remembrance Day:
"Today, we solemnly mark the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
by remembering the 1.5 million Armenians who were murdered in the
waning years of the Ottoman Empire. I hope that acknowledging this
atrocity will help heal the pain caused by the horrendous events
in 1915.
"As a proud co-sponsor of H. Res. 304 which calls on the President to
officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, I believe it is incredibly
important to acknowledge the atrocities. It is my sincere hope that
this recognition will help the Turkish and Armenian governments foster
a peaceful, mutually beneficial relationship. I would like to express
my sympathy to all descendants of Armenian Genocide victims and hope
we can all take time to reflect on this solemn day."
Targeted News Service
April 24, 2012 Tuesday 12:20 AM EST
Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. (39th CD), issued the following
news release:
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) released the following statement
today in recognition of Armenian Remembrance Day:
"Today, we solemnly mark the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
by remembering the 1.5 million Armenians who were murdered in the
waning years of the Ottoman Empire. I hope that acknowledging this
atrocity will help heal the pain caused by the horrendous events
in 1915.
"As a proud co-sponsor of H. Res. 304 which calls on the President to
officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, I believe it is incredibly
important to acknowledge the atrocities. It is my sincere hope that
this recognition will help the Turkish and Armenian governments foster
a peaceful, mutually beneficial relationship. I would like to express
my sympathy to all descendants of Armenian Genocide victims and hope
we can all take time to reflect on this solemn day."