I. Ermeni Sorunun Tarihsel Boyutu
6. ABD Başkanlarının
Demeçleri
George W. BUSH -
Nisan
24, 2003
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Presidential Message: Armenian Remembrance Day, 2003
Today marks the anniversary of a horrible tragedy, the mass killings and
forced exile of countless Armenians in the final days of the Ottoman Empire.
Many Armenians refer to these appalling events as the "great calamity,"
reflecting a deep sorrow that continues to haunt them and their neighbors,
the Turkish people. The suffering that befell the Armenian people in 1915 is
a tragedy for all humanity, which the world should not forget. I join the
Armenian-American community and Armenians around the world in mourning the
horrendous loss of life.
I also salute our wise and bold friends from Armenia and Turkey who are
coming together in a spirit of reconciliation to consider these events and
their significance. I applaud them for rising above bitterness, and taking
action to create a better future. I wish them success, building on their
recent and significant achievements, as they work together in a spirit of
hope and understanding.
As we remember those who perished and suffered, we salute the nation of
Armenia, and Armenians everywhere. The United States is grateful for the
contributions of Armenian Americans to our national life. Generations of
Armenians have employed wisdom, courage, and centuries-old traditions to
overcome great suffering and enrich their adopted American homeland.
The United States is proud to be a friend of Armenia, a young state with an
ancient heritage. We are deepening our partnership to help achieve a secure,
prosperous, and dignified future for the citizens of Armenia. The United
States is committed to achieving a just and lasting settlement to the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We will also continue to help Armenia as it
strives to strengthen its democracy and market economy.
On behalf of the American people, I send solemn wishes to the Armenian
people on this day of remembrance. Our nations stand together, determined to
create a future of peace, prosperity, and freedom for the citizens of our
countries, for our regions, and for the world.
Signed
GEORGE W. BUSH
Konrad Adenauer Caddesi No: 61 06550 Yıldız – Çankaya ANKARA
Tel: +90 312 491 60 70 Fax: +90 312 491 70 13
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