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COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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On 2026-04-27, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E371] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ______ HON. MIKE LEVIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region, Armenian Assembly of America, and all Armenian Americans in commemorating the Armenian Genocide. I stand with them in remembering the lives of the 1.5 million Armenians--along with 750,000 Assyrians, Greeks, Maronites, and other Christians--who perished. As we honor the memory of the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide, we also stand with the Armenian families who carry that pain to this day. We strive to ensure the legacies of the victims and survivors are never forgotten. I represent a district home to vibrant Armenian American communities stretching from South Orange County to North County San Diego. My Armenian-American constituents are stewards of the values that are core to this country's identity and have enriched our communities in immeasurable ways. They have demonstrated remarkable perseverance after many of their families faced violent persecution, to make a better life for their children and grandchildren. Their story is a powerful reminder that we must continue rooting out hate whenever and wherever it emerges. As a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I am proud to represent our local Armenian-American community, and will always strive to be their voice in Congress. ____________________

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COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E371] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ______ HON. MIKE LEVIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region, Armenian Assembly of America, and all Armenian Americans in commemorating the Armenian Genocide. I stand with them in remembering the lives of the 1.5 million Armenians--along with 750,000 Assyrians, Greeks, Maronites, and other Christians--who perished. As we honor the memory of the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide, we also stand with the Armenian families who carry that pain to this day. We strive to ensure the legacies of the victims and survivors are never forgotten. I represent a district home to vibrant Armenian American communities stretching from South Orange County to North County San Diego. My Armenian-American constituents are stewards of the values that are core to this country's identity and have enriched our communities in immeasurable ways. They have demonstrated remarkable perseverance after many of their families faced violent persecution, to make a better life for their children and grandchildren. Their story is a powerful reminder that we must continue rooting out hate whenever and wherever it emerges. As a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I am proud to represent our local Armenian-American community, and will always strive to be their voice in Congress. ____________________