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Rep. Costa Urges the U.S. to Recognize the Armenian Genocide

June 2, 2016

Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the German Parliament voting to recognize the Armenian Genocide.

“Critics always say it is never the right time to recognize the Armenian Genocide; however, the German Parliament reaffirms now is the time. Yet the United States continues to fail to stand up and do the right thing” said Rep. Costa. “I applaud the German Parliament for condemning the horrific genocide that took place over 100 years ago by the Ottoman Empire. I urge the President and Congress to follow the lead of Germany and other brave countries to once and for all adopt a clear policy recognizing the Armenian Genocide.”