I. Ermeni Sorunun Tarihsel Boyutu
6. ABD Başkanlarının
Demeçleri
Bill CLINTON -
Nisan 19,
1999
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The White House
April 19, 1999
Office of the Press Secretary
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
This week marks the commemoration of one of the saddest chapters of this
century: the deportations and massacres of one and a half million Armenians
in the closing years of the Ottoman empire. We join with Armenian-Americans
across the nation and with the Armenian community abroad to mourn the loss
of so many innocent lives. Today, against the background of events in
Kosovo, all Americans should recommit themselves to building a world where
such events never occur again.
As we learn from the past, we also build for the future. In this country,
Armenian-Americans have made great contributions to every field, from
science, to commerce, to culture. Meanwhile, the people of Armenia, who
suffered not only from the massacres, but the ravages of two world wars and
the pain of seventy years of Soviet rule, at last have obtained their
independence and their freedom. Armenia is pursuing democratic and market
reforms, assuming its rightful place among the members of the Euro-Atlantic
community of nations. We wish the people of Armenia - and all of their
neighbors in the Caucasus region - success in their efforts to bring about
the lasting peace and prosperity that they deserve. America will continue to
support these efforts.
ON behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all Armenians
at this time of remembrance.
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