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ANCA Report Card: 113th Congress (2013-2014)
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Jackie
Speier

D-CA-14

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Cosponsor of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H. Res. 227? YES
Cosponsor of the Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act, H.R. 4347? YES
Spoke During the House Foreign Affairs Committee Consideration of the Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act, H.R. 4347?
Signed the May 2013 letter supporting pro-Armenian foreign aid issues? YES
Signed the May 2014 letter supporting pro-Armenian foreign aid issues? YES
Signed the November 2013 letter to President Obama urging the public display of the Armenian Genocide Orphan Rug? YES
Offered remarks in 2013 in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives? NO
Offered remarks in 2014 in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives? NO
Participated in the April 2013 Capitol Hill Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide? YES
Participated in the April 2014 Capitol Hill Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide? YES
Participated in the March 2013 Capitol Hill Event Marking the 25th anniversary of the start of the Nagorno Karabakh Freedom Movement? YES
Participated in the December 2013 Capitol Hill Event Marking the 22nd anniversary Nagorno Karabakh Republic Independence? YES
Condemned the brutal invasion and occupation of the Armenian-populated town of Kessab and surrounding villages in northwestern Syria? YES
Offered remarks in 2013 in remembrance of the pogroms in Sumgait, Baku, and Kirovabad in the House of Representatives? NO
Offered remarks in 2014 in remembrance of the pogroms in Sumgait, Baku, and Kirovabad in the House of Representatives? NO
Offered remarks in 2013 regarding Khojaly in the House of Representatives? NO
Offered remarks in 2014 regarding Khojaly in the House of Representatives? NO
Attended and offered remarks at the inaugural In Defense of Christians Summit in 2014? NO
Consponsored the Southern Gas Corridor Bill, H.Res.284(a pro-Azerbaijan and Turkey measure)? NO
Cosponsored the Turkey Internet Freedom and Free Speech bill, H.Res.532? NO
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? YES

8/13/2014: Rep. Speier condemned Azerbaijan aggression in a statement issued to the ANCA: 'The increased military aggression by Azerbaijan toward Armenians and its use of snipers to shoot at Armenian civilians and even the International Committee of the Red Cross in Armenia must be condemned. These actions by Azerbaijan are violations of international law and a long-standing ceasefire. Against all odds, the Armenian people of Nagorno Karabakh have succeeded in creating a democratic society that upholds peace and justice. They have fought back against attacks to their society and for their very right to exist. The international community must stand with them to stop Azerbaijan?s march toward war.' http://asbarez.com/125890/congressional-pressure-grows-to-stop-aliyevs-aggression/

4/2/2014: Rep. Speier issued the following statement regarding attacks against Armenian Christians in Kessab, Syria. 'Armenians are once again being forced to leave their homes as Syria?s civil war rages on and Turkey meddles in the war-torn country?s affairs. The small village of Kessab was a safe haven for this Christian community, but now their futures are cast in great doubt as they seek refuge elsewhere, not knowing whether they will ever return home. No one should have to live in fear or leave their homes because of the faith they practice.

?Anti-Armenian violence is real but much of the world still denies it. We must open our eyes to the truth that the assault on these Christians continues almost 100 years after the Armenian genocide that left nearly l.5 million dead. The U.S. must launch formal inquiries into Turkey?s role and whether this is al-Qaeda-linked aggression.?

3/18/2014: Rep. Speier issued a statement and had a flag flown at the US Capitol in memory of the passing of the last know Armenian Genocide survivor in the San Francisco Bay Area, Takouhi Keshishian. ?I share with Takouhie her wish that the Turkish government and the U.S. Congress recognize the Armenian Genocide. I have introduced legislation to that effect since 2008 and will continue to do so until it passes in the Congress.? http://asbarez.com/120752/last-bay-area-armenian-genocide-survivor-dies/
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