I rise today to join my colleagues In remembering the 82nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. I aspecially want to thank Congressman FRANK PAtLONE and Congressman JOHN PORTER for arranging this Important special order In observance of this tragic event In world history. Beginning with the arests of hundreds of inleliectuat and political leaders in 1915. the Ottoman Turkish Empire began the systematic process 01 genocide against the Armenian people. In addition to the blatant kilfings of millions of innocenl people. there were works of deportation. rape. Slavery and other unspeakable acts. The persecution and mistreatment of the Armenian peoples continues today through the conflict regarding NagoroKarabagh.
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