I. Ermeni Sorunun Tarihsel Boyutu
6. ABD Başkanlarının
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George W. BUSH - Nisan
24, 2006
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Presidential Message
April 24, 2006
Today, we remember one of the horrible tragedies of the 20th century -- the
mass killings and forced exile of as many as 1.5 million Armenians in the
final days of the Ottoman Empire in 1915. This was a tragedy for all
humanity and one that we and the world must never forget.
We mourn this terrible chapter of history and recognize that it remains a
source of pain for people in Armenia and for all those who believe in
freedom, tolerance, and the dignity and value of every human life. It is a
credit to the human spirit and generations of Armenians who live in Armenia,
America, and around the globe that they have overcome this suffering and
proudly preserved their centuries-old culture, traditions, and religion.
We praise the individuals in Armenia and Turkey who have sought to examine
the historical events of this time with honesty and sensitivity. The
analysis by the International Center for Transitional Justice, while not the
final word, has made a significant contribution toward deepening our
understanding of these events. We encourage dialogues, including through
joint commissions, that strive for a shared understanding of these tragic
events and move Armenia and Turkey towards normalized relations.
Today, we look with hope to a bright future for Armenia. Armenia's
Millennium Challenge Compact reflects our confidence and the importance we
place in Armenia making progress on democratic reform and advancement of
free markets. We seek to help Armenia bolster its security and deepen its
inclusion in the Euro-Atlantic family. We remain committed to securing a
peaceful and lasting settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and hope
the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take bold steps to achieve this
goal.
On this solemn day of remembrance, Laura and I express our deepest
condolences to the Armenian people. Our nations stand together, determined
to create a future of peace, prosperity, and freedom for the citizens of our
countries and the world.
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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