The great massacres and persecutions of the past seem almost insignificant when compared to the sufferings of the Armenian race in 1915. Former President Theodore Roosevelt also called for an American response. saying. "Until we put honor and duty first. and are willing to risk something in order to achieve righteousness both for ourselves and for others. we shall accomplish nothing. and we shall earn and deserve the contempt of the strong nations of mankind." Unfortunately. the United States and the world did not intervene. It is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the survivors of the Armenian genocide that they persevered and went on to enrich their countries of emigration. including the United States. That is why today we not only commemorate this grave tragedy. but we celebrate the traditions. the contributions. as well as the bright future of the Armenian people. Indeed. my home State of Rhode Island continues to be enriched by our strong and vibrant ArmenianAmerican community.
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