Furthermore. in both 1975 and again in 1984. the House of Representatives passed a resolution marking the anniversary of the genocide and eight Presidents of the United States have protested the genocide. Most recently. President Carter and President Reagan reaffirmed American recognition of this tragedy. We cannot allow ignorance. prejudice. or short memories to rewrite history. Mr. Speaker. America has a special role to play in ensuring that this tragic chapter of human history is not forgotten. Many of the survivors later emigrated to the United States where they helped to build a strong. prosperous. and free nation. The great contribution of ArmenianAmericans is indisputable. Furthermore. as a leader of the free world. the United States must remember all victims of tyranny and injustice.
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