Rep. Pallone Statement On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

PALLONE STATEMENT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

Targeted News Service
April 24, 2012 Tuesday 1:46 AM EST

Rep. Frank G. Pallone, D-N.J. (6th CD), issued the following news
release:

Congressman Frank G. Pallone, D-N.J. (6th CD), co-chair and founder of
the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, released the following
statement in recognition of the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide, which is April 24, 2012:

“Today we commemorate the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide,
and remember the lives of the one and a half million Armenians who
were needlessly slaughtered by Ottoman Turks between 1915 and 1923.

Today’s anniversary gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the
atrocities committed against the Armenian people as genocide and
renew our commitment to prevent and end injustices where they exist.

“Armenia stands as a resilient ally of the United States and a nation
dedicated to democracy and regional stability. Since I first came to
Congress I have been proud to push for a formal recognition of the
Armenian Genocide and as the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues I have encouraged my colleagues to do that same.

“This day also serves as a reminder that Turkey still refuses to
acknowledge the fact of the Armenian genocide and reconcile itself
with its own history. The Turkish leadership has broken promises of
a normalization of relations with Armenia and we must not stand idly
by as Turkey continues its denials of history.

“Today we commemorate the bravery of those who perished in and survived
the Armenian Genocide. I remain fully committed to ensuring formal
U.S. government recognition of the mass killings of Armenians by
Ottoman Turks for what it was, genocide.”

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress