Mr. Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to the Republic of Nagorno Karabagh on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its struggle for independence. I extend my congratulations to the people of Nagorno Karabagh on this truly historic occasion. Ten years ago as the Soviet Union was falling apart and Armenians faced a new cycle of deportation and violence. Nagorno Karabagh took a brave step forward. With extraordinary sacrifice and courage. the people of Nagorno Karabagh affirmed their right of selfdetermination and began their struggle for independence. The Republic of Nagorno Karabagh emerged as a newly independent state.
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