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.”