The Armenian community in the United States is mostly descended from survivors of this tragedy who were forcibly exiled from their homeland. These citizens. many of whom reside in Pennsylvanias 13th Congressional District. have made tremendous contributions to American life while honoring their own rich traditions. Mr. Speaker. on the evening of April 24. 1915. the political. religious. and intellectual leaders of the Armenian community in Constantinoplenow Instanbulwere arrested. exiled from the capital city. and murdered. After the "young Turk" government silenced the voices of the Armenian community in this inhumane way. they began a systematic deportation and extermination of all Armenians. Mr. Speaker. it is our duty to ensure that these reprehensible crimes against humanity are not forgotten.
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