President Barack Obama again used the Armenian term for the
Armenian Genocide Meds Yeghern
28-04-2010 15:45:00 | USA | Politics
WASHINGTON, APRIL 27, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. In his
just issued April 24, 2010 statement, President Barack Obama,
expanded on his 2009 statement, again used the Armenian term for
the Armenian Genocide Meds Yeghern. We present below the full
text of the president's statement which is reported by
"Erkirmedia" TV.
"On this solemn day of remembrance, we pause to recall that
ninety-five years ago one of the worst atrocities of the 20th
century began. In that dark moment of history, 1.5 million
Armenians were massacred or marched to their death in the final
days of the Ottoman Empire. Today is a day to reflect upon and
draw lessons from these terrible events.
I have consistently stated my own view of what occurred in
1915, and my view of that history has not changed. It is in all
of our interest to see the achievement a full, frank and just
acknowledgment of the facts. I salute the Turks who saved
Armenians in 1915 and am encouraged by the dialogue among Turks
and Armenians, and within Turkey itself, regarding this painful
history. Together, the Turkish and Armenian people will be
stronger as they acknowledge their common history and recognize
their common humanity.
Even as we confront the inhumanity of 1915, we also are
inspired by the remarkable spirit of the Armenian people. While
nothing can bring back those who were killed in the Meds
Yeghern. The contributions that Armenians have made around the
world over the last ninety-five years stand as a testament to
the strength, tenacity and courage of the Armenian people and it
is a lasting triumph over those who set out to destroy them.
Many Armenians came to the United States as survivors of
the horrors of 1915. Over the generations Americans of Armenian
descent have richened our communities, spurred our economy, and
strengthened our democracy. The strong traditions and culture of
Armenians also became the foundation of a new republic which has
become a part of the community of nations, partnering with the
world community to build a better future.
Today, we pause with them and with Armenians everywhere to
remember the awful events of 1915 with deep admiration for their
contributions which transcend this dark past and give us hope
for the future."