12/11/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Aliyev’s words – laying claim to Armenia as “historical Azerbaijani lands” – are chilling & evoke Ottoman rhetoric before the Armenian Genocide. Once and for all, the U.S. must end security assistance to Azerbaijan to prevent future military aggression & human rights abuses!" View the tweet here.

12/01/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "We abandoned Armenia's budding democracy that we worked so hard to help & sent the region to Russia’s & Turkey’s open arms, playing into Putin’s hands. I'm urging our next Admin to fix Trump's mistakes & protect Artsakh’s right to self-determination." View the tweet here.

11/18/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Today, the Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs sent a letter to @SecPompeo urging him to reengage with the @OSCE #MinskGroup on a lasting settlement that prioritizes #Artsakh’s right to self-determination and humanitarian concerns. America should be leading, not sitting on our hands!" View the tweet here.

11/12/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "The U.S. must reengage w/the Minsk Group to ensure a lasting settlement that protects returning civilians & the Artsakh people's right to self-determination. I'm grateful for President-elect Biden’s condemnation of Azerbaijan’s aggression & Turkey’s interference in the Caucuses." View the tweet here.

10/29/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Trump made $2.6m from Turkey between 2015- 2018. No wonder he caved to Erdogan on everything from abandoning our Kurdish allies to trying to block recognition of the #ArmenianGenocide." View the tweet here.

10/29/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Now, he’s failing yet again – this time to stop Erdogan from sending weapons and foreign mercenaries to aid Azerbaijan in its attack against the people of #Artsakh, costing hundreds of lives and displacing tens of thousands of civilians." View the tweet here.

10/05/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Amid a disturbing escalation against Armenia, backed in part by Turkey, I joined @RepAdamSchiff @FrankPallone & 46 other Members in a bipartisan letter to Sec Pompeo urging the Admin to use all diplomatic tools to reduce tensions & restrain Azerbaijan from taking further action." View the tweet here.

10/01/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Visiting #Artsakh this time last year, I was moved by the warmth & resilience of its people. Azerbaijan’s unprovoked attacks on Artsakh – including on Stepanakert, the capitol of 55K+ people, is unthinkable. My heart is with the brave Armenians fighting to protect their homeland." View the tweet here.

09/17/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "In July, vandals attacked the Krouzian-Zekarian Vasbouragan Armenian School. Today, an arson fire desecrated St. Gregory’s. We will not tolerate intimidation. Love will triumph over hatred. Hope will defeat fear. Those responsible will be held accountable." View the tweet here.

07/25/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "The vandalism scarring the KZV School and Armenian Community Center must be investigated. It is an act of hate and should be considered a hate crime. My heart goes out to KZV’s students, teachers and parents. The perpetrators must be brought to justice." View the tweet here.

07/25/20 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "The vandalism scarring the KZV School and Armenian Community Center must be investigated. It is an act of hate and should be considered a hate crime. My heart goes out to KZV’s students, teachers and parents. The perpetrators must be brought to justice.

http://asbarez.com/195634/san-franciscos-krouzain-zakarian-school-armenian-center-vandalized/" View the Facebook post here.

07/23/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Proud that my amendment to restore $1.4 million in funding to the demining program in Nagorno-Karabakh is included in the House approps bill! With one of the world’s highest per capita mine accident rates, this amendment supports vital demining teams in their work in this region!" View the tweet here.

04/25/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "April 24, 1915 - the Ottoman Empire began a systematic campaign to murder 1.5 million Armenians, my ancestors included. I was proud to lead the effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a resolution recognizing the #ArmenianGenocide. Never again!" View the tweet here.

04/25/20 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in which 1.5 million Armenians were systematically murdered by the Ottoman Empire. My family members were among them. I join all Armenians today in solemn remembrance of those who perished. Last year I had the opportunity to travel to Armenia and to witness firsthand the beautiful rebirth of a new democracy. I am filled with hope for this new generation of Armenians. We will never forget the past as we look forward to a better future for all. https://www.facebook.com/ArmenianAssembly/videos/542945396628580/" View the Facebook post here.

02/11/20 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "I just spoke on the House floor to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Baku pogroms and push for increased US aid to Armenia and Artsakh. We must keep fighting for justice!" View the Facebook post here.

02/11/20 - Rep. Speier tweeted "I just spoke on the House floor to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Baku pogroms and push for increased US aid to Armenia and Artsakh. We must keep fighting for justice!" View the tweet here.

11/01/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Thrilled to celebrate with the students and teachers of KZV Armenian School on the passage, after 35 years, of the resolution to recognize the Armenian genocide and to denounce it as a matter of US foreign policy. We must say never again to genocides." View the tweet here.

10/30/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Honored to welcome Artsakh’s visiting Foreign Minister. What a great day to celebrate Artsakh’s independence, Armenia’s growing democracy, and Congress’ historic and overwhelmingly bipartisan vote to recognize the #ArmenianGenocide." View the tweet here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "I grew up understanding April 24, 1915 to be one of the darkest in history. As a child, my mother spoke of it w/pain & fear. Her pain lives on in me & millions of Armenians, but was lessened today w/Congress's historic recognition of the #ArmenianGenocide." View the tweet here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Today, I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives in voting to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. April 24, 1915 is a day that I grew up understanding from my Armenian mother to be one of the darkest in history. As a child, I heard her speak of the genocide of our people with pain and fear. Her pain lives on in me and millions of Armenians, but that pain was lessened by today’s historic recognition of this atrocity." View the Facebook post here.

10/09/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Talking to @KimKardashian about our shared Armenian heritage and goal to see the US once again formally recognize the #ArmenianGenocide." View the tweet here.

10/09/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Talking to Kim Kardashian about our shared Armenian heritage and goal to see the US once again formally recognize the #ArmenianGenocide." View the Facebook post here.

10/08/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "It was an honor to join representatives from the HALO Trust today to learn about their demining efforts in Artsakh. It was Inspiring to see the amazing work done so far, but the successful removal of all landmine contamination will require sustained funding from USAID.

Artsakh’s mine-free status will be delayed indefinitely without sustained USAID funding. USAID Administrator Mark Green must make good on his promise to Congress to see the job through to the end. It’s time to remove this heartbreaking legacy of conflict and finally allow Armenians to develop their land in peace and safety." View the Facebook post here.

07/30/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "My annual meeting with interns from the Armenian Assembly and the Armenian National Committee of America is one of my favorite events as I enjoy sitting down with these dedicated, talented, and intelligent students to hear about the issues that matter most to them.

This year's group was no exception as the students eloquently and passionately spoke about their support for H.Res 296, the Armenian Genocide Resolution, and their concern for our future election security.

Meeting with congressional interns always inspires me and gives me great hope for the future." View the Facebook post here.

07/15/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Honored to extend an invitation to Archbishop Tanielian, Prelate of Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, to deliver an opening prayer in the House of Representatives today. May we live up to the hopes of his prayer." View the tweet here.

06/20/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Proud to join @FrankPallone in celebrating a century of U.S.-Armenian friendship. As 1 of 2 Armenian-American Members of Congress, I take my role in safeguarding U.S. aid to Armenia & enacting programs to build Armenia’s blossoming democracy to heart." View the tweet here.

06/18/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "The House made history tonight, and bolstered the spread of democracy worldwide, with the passage of my amendment to allocate $40 million for Armenian democracy assistance! Next up is a vote in the House minibus and then it's on to the Senate/" View the tweet here.

06/18/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "The House made history tonight, and bolstered the spread of democracy worldwide, with the passage of my amendment to allocate $40 million for Armenian democracy assistance! Next up is a vote in the House minibus and then it's on to the Senate!
https://speier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-jackie-speier-passes-historic-amendment-provide-more-40" View the Facebook post here.

05/17/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Joined my fellow co-chairs in the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues yesterday in praising the outcome of the first U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue (USASD) & look forward to our continued work w/Armenia to strengthen democracy & economic development." View the tweet here.

05/17/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "The Congressional Armenian Issues & UXO/Demining Caucus reception commemorating the 25th anniversary of the N-K ceasefire featured stunning photography by Scout Tufankjian. I will work to ensure our caucuses remain committed to demining efforts here and around the world." View the tweet here.

05/17/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "The joint Congressional Armenian Issues and UXO/Demining Caucuses reception commemorating the 25th anniversary of the ceasefire between Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, and Azerbaijan brought together a stellar group of people to the US Capitol.

I was particularly moved by the work of Armenian-American photographer Scout Tufankjian, who documented HALO's demining activities in the region, and the words of H.E. Mr Varuzhan Nersesyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia.

By working together, I believe we can ensure that Nagorno Karabakh, and other areas around the glove still littered with the deadly detritus of war, become safe places for children and families to grow and prosper." View the Facebook post here.

05/16/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Excited to kick off an event highlighting how the US can help #Armenia build its democracy. Armenia’s progress is so inspiring. We must do more to help them in achieving their goals for peaceful prosperity." View the tweet here.

05/07/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Proud to be joined by a group of 28 bipartisan colleagues calling on @POTUS to recognize the Armenian genocide. Justice is long overdue. " View the tweet here.

05/07/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "I am proud to be joined by a group of 28 bipartisan Members of Congress in calling on the President to recognize the Armenian genocide. Justice is long overdue.
https://speier.house.gov/sites/speier.house.gov/files/2019_05_06%20POTUS%20Armenia%20Genocide%20Recognition.pdf" View the Facebook post here.

04/25/19 - Rep. Speier tweeted "@POTUS failed, yet again, to acknowledge the atrocities of the Armenian genocide, missing an opportunity to honor the memory of the victims and send a clear signal to authoritarian and oppressive regimes that brutality will not be tolerated." View the tweet here.

04/25/19 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "In his statement on Armenian Remembrance, President Trump failed yet again to acknowledge the atrocities of the Armenian genocide and missed an opportunity to honor the memory of the victims and send a clear signal to authoritarian and oppressive regimes that their behavior will not be tolerated.

https://speier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-speier-leads-bipartisan-letter-calling-president-recognize-armenian" View the Facebook post here.

12/21/18 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Truly alarming that @POTUS withdrew from Syria at Erdogan’s request. We cannot have a President who is so erratic that he heeds the slick talk of a so-called ally over the advice of his distinguished military adviser and Secretary of Defense." View the tweet here.

12/20/18 - Rep. Speier tweeted "This week I sent a letter to @SecPompeo w/ Armenian Caucus co-chairs @RepDaveTrott, @FrankPallone, @RepDavidValadao, @RepAdamSchiff, @RepGusBilirakis calling for expanded US-Armenia Task Force that improves dialogue on democracy assistance & economic ties." View the tweet here.

12/10/18 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Congratulations Armenia on your free elections. My heart is filled w/pride seeing the progress made since Armenia’s Velvet Revolution. I look forward to working with PM Pashinyan & the Armenian people as you continue to build your democracy & we strengthen our nations’ ties." View the tweet here.