On April 24. 1915. the people of Armenla were subjected to longterm. organized deprivation and relocation. Eightytwo years later. we mark this date to remembar the beginning of this systematic elimination of Armenian civilians. which lasted for over 7 years. By 1923. 1.5 million Armenians had been massacred and 500.000 more depored. Many ArmenlanAmencans reside In my congressional district. and each year they mark this date with solemn commemoration. It is a day to reflect on the loss of property. freedorn and dignity of those Armenians who were deported or diled under the Ottoman empire. We honor their memory and vow that such deprivation will never happen again. Mr.
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