Rep. Jackie Speier is a co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus. She will be retiring at the end of this current term.

09/28/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "From the horrific mutilation of Armenian servicemembers’ bodies to beheadings and the deliberate targeting of medical facilities and religious sites, Azerbaijan has repeatedly shown utter contempt for basic human dignity and international law. That’s why I just introduced my Resolution with Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Congressman Adam Schiff, and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo condemning Aliyev’s blatant violations of the Geneva Conventions. For far too long, Azerbaijan has committed grave atrocities against Armenian servicemembers and civilians without impunity. It’s time to hold their government accountable and signal that further violations will not be tolerated by the US. You can read the resolution text and our statements on my website:" View the Facebook post here.

09/28/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Just intro’d my Resolution w/@FrankPallone, @RepAdamSchiff & @RepAnnaEshoo condemning Azerbaijan’s blatant atrocities against Armenian servicemembers & civilians. Beheadings, mutilations & Aliyev's contempt for basic human dignity must not be tolerated!" View the tweet here.

09/21/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Happy Independence Day to the people of Armenia! I was privileged to travel to our beautiful homeland to strengthen US/ Armenia relations and signal unwavering support for Armenia as it braves unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan. As always, I received the warmest of welcomes and unmatched hospitality. Armenia is a democracy in an autocratic neighborhood. We stand with Armenia." View the Facebook post here.

09/18/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "I had the honor of joining President of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, and Congressman Frank Pallone in Armenia for a press conference following our bilateral meeting on the U.S.-Armenian relationship and America's unwavering support for Armenia as it faces an illegal and deadly assault by Azerbaijan that threatens peace and stability in the region. And when we arrived in Yerevan, we had privilege of being welcomed by the US Marine Corps detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, and expressed our deep and abiding gratitude from our country and our Congress for the service of our brave servicemembers who fight to defend our freedoms and democracy." View the Facebook post here.

09/13/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Outraged by reports of heavy and coordinated Azeri artillery strikes on peaceful Armenian towns. To be clear: these are internationally recognized Armenian towns, NOT disputed territory. It's unconscionable that the US continues to provide Aliyev with military aid." View the Facebook post here.

09/12/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Outraged by reports of heavy & coordinated Azeri artillery strikes on peaceful Armenian towns. To be clear: these are internationally recognized Armenian towns, NOT disputed territory. It's unconscionable that the US continues to provide Aliyev w/ military aid." View the tweet here.

09/09/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "While I welcome the release of 5 Armenian POWs by Azerbaijan, these POWs are only a fraction of those still illegally in prison. Unconscionable. US must do more." View the tweet here.

08/03/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Aliyev will only stop his bloody drone strike campaign against the people of Artsakh if/when the U.S. shows leadership & strength. Pull all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan immediately until it comes to the negotiating table." View the tweet here.

04/27/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Speaking at this year’s Armenian Genocide commemoration w/ @ANCA_DC & @ARAMAC_DC in my last year in Congress was bittersweet. It’s an honor to work on behalf of Armenians to heal the wounds of the Armenian Genocide & I urge us all to continue fighting oppression everywhere." View the tweet here.

04/24/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "On the 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide we must remember the cold-blooded, systematic, and calculated murder of 1.5 million Armenians. This is a tragedy that I feel deeply within my own family history and through the collective pain of Armenians worldwide. When the world is brimming with hate and violence, such as in Ukraine and in Artsakh, collective healing can seem impossible. But acknowledgment and memorialization is a powerful tool against erasure and global oppression. It shows that those who wish to silence us will fail." View the Facebook post here.

04/24/22 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "On the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we recognize this dark chapter in our world’s history & speak truthfully about these crimes against humanity. I stand shoulder to shoulder with the Armenian people to fight for truth, justice, and peace." View the Facebook post here.

04/24/22 - Rep. Speier tweeted "I will never forget the great sadness in my mother’s eyes as she taught me about the horrors of the Armenian Genocide. On the 107th anniversary we must remember & memorialize the cold-blooded murder of 1.5M Armenians. Our truth is the strongest tool against erasure & oppression." View the tweet here.

11/17/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Azerbaijan’s attacks on Armenian territory are yet another sign of how far Aliyev’s regime will go to seize Armenian land and spread violence and hate. We’re witnessing Aliyev’s attempted land grab in real time. We must act now to prevent further bloodshed and destabilization." View the tweet here.

11/02/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Thank you for a great meeting on our shared commitment to a strong, secure Armenia, Ambassador! https://www.armenpress.am/eng/news/1066573/" View the Facebook post here.

09/28/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Last year, Azerbaijan & Turkey launched an unprovoked assault on the Armenians of #Artsakh, starting a six-week war that killed over 5,000 people and left 90,000 displaced. Over a year later, Azerbaijan continues to hold Armenian POWs in violation of international law. I’ll continue to push for accountability & an end to U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan. I stand with the Armenian people in their struggle for a sustainable peace and urge Aliyev to return POWs unharmed, reengage with the Minsk Group, and cease his aggression against Armenia." View the Facebook post here.

09/28/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Last year, Azerbaijan & Turkey launched an unprovoked assault on the Armenians of #Artsakh, starting a six-week war that killed over 5,000 people and left 90,000 displaced. Over a year later, Azerbaijan continues to hold Armenian POWs in violation of international law." View the tweet here.

09/28/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Last year, Azerbaijan & Turkey launched an unprovoked assault on the Armenians of #Artsakh, starting a six-week war that killed over 5,000 people and left 90,000 displaced. Over a year later, Azerbaijan continues to hold Armenian POWs in violation of international law." View the tweet here.

09/28/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "I’ll continue to push for accountability & an end to U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan. I stand with the Armenian people in their struggle for a sustainable peace and urge Aliyev to return POWs unharmed, reengage with the Minsk Group, and cease his aggression against Armenia." View the tweet here.

09/27/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "September 27 marks one year since the start of the #ArtsakhWar — an unprovoked and violent assault by Azerbaijan & Turkey on the Armenian people. My thoughts are with Armenians around the world as they continue their struggle for a just and peaceful resolution to this conflict." View the Facebook post here.

05/28/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenian territory & the capture of six Armenian soldiers is despicable. Aliyev has shown he has no interest in peace and diplomacy – only aggression. The U.S. must freeze all military aid to Azerbaijan. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57266297" View the Facebook post here.

05/27/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenian territory & the capture of six Armenian soldiers is despicable. Aliyev has shown he has no interest in peace & diplomacy – only aggression. The U.S. must freeze all military aid to Azerbaijan!" View the tweet here.

05/14/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Azerbaijan’s actions are an invasion of Armenian territory & threaten regional stability. I call on @SecBlinken to condemn Azerbaijan’s violation of Armenia’s sovereignty and pressure Azerbaijan to withdraw its forces immediately." View the tweet here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "As we mark the solemn 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, President Biden's milestone recognition of the genocide for what it was sends a clear message to those who would try to erase history: despite their best efforts, they will never be successful. Healing and reconciliation requires a truthful acknowledgment of the past, however dark it may be. For far too long, the global Armenian community has been denied this healing. The U.S. recognition comes at a pivotal moment and sends an important message to would-be perpetrators as history risks repeating itself with Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian cultural and religious sites in Artsakh. My mother would be proud to see this day come. I still remember the sadness in her eyes as she described the horrors of the Armenian Genocide that began on this date in 1915. It is a tragedy that I feel deeply in my own family history as do Armenians across the world. I'm proud to have co-led the resolution to recognize the genocide each year, which culminated in two historic votes in the House and Senate last Congress. It is some comfort to now be able to say that the official position of the U.S. government is that the Armenian Genocide occurred. It is that tragic, and that simple. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/24/us/politics/biden-genocide-armenia-turkey.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "I applaud @POTUS's recognition of the #ArmenianGenocide for what for what it was - the first genocide of the 20st century. After co-leading the resolution for recognition, I'm proud that the U.S. now speaks with one voice to acknowledge the genocide of the Armenian people.|Breaking News: President Joe Biden said the U.S. views the killing of 1.5 million Armenians over 100 years ago as a genocide, raising tensions with Turkey, a NATO ally. https://nyti.ms/3njNg7u" View the tweet here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "The systematic campaign by the Ottoman Turks to murder 1.5 million Armenians was & is unspeakable. This historic recognition comes at a pivotal time as history risks being repeated with the destruction of cultural & religious sites in Artsakh. We cannot allow it to happen again." View the tweet here.

04/16/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "This is grotesque and appalling. Azerbaijan’s latest display is a sickening theme park featuring caricature wax figures of dying Armenians and showcasing helmets of deceased soldiers.|In reviewing social media on the comically evil new Azeri theme park of dead Armenians, @JAMnewsCaucasus found that 'the absolute majority of Azerbaijani society was very enthusiastic' about it. https://jam-news.net/war-trophies-park-in-baku-sparks-controversy-domestically-and-abroad/…" View the tweet here.

04/16/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Aliyev continues to foment ethnic hatred and rabid nationalism. The U.S. must make it clear we stand against this, starting by supporting Artsakh’s independence and freezing aid to Azerbaijan. My heart aches for the POWs still held by Azerbaijan and I fear for their safety." View the tweet here.

04/15/21 - Rep. Speier posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijan holds 200 Armenian POWs, subjecting many to horrific abuse. The U.S. must insist that it release all POWs now. Shockingly, the U.S. sent Azerbaijan $100m in assistance while Armenia received $0. The U.S. must return to parity in assistance to Armenia & Azerbaijan! Today, I pressed @DeptofDefense on this disparity. The answer wasn't sufficient – violence and instability are not in U.S. interests. We cannot reward Azerbaijan for its all-out assault and enable further violence against the Armenian people. You can watch my line of questioning here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW9HbKl24Ns&t=3582s" View the Facebook post here.

04/15/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Azerbaijan holds 200 Armenian POWs, subjecting many to horrific abuse. The U.S. must insist that it release all POWs now. Shockingly, the U.S. sent Azerbaijan $100m in assistance while Armenia received $0. The U.S. must return to parity in assistance to Armenia & Azerbaijan!" View the tweet here.

04/15/21 - Rep. Speier tweeted "Today I pressed @DeptofDefense on this disparity. The answer wasn't sufficient – violence & instability are not in U.S. interests. We cannot reward Azerbaijan for its all-out assault & enable further violence against the Armenian people. Watch it here:" View the tweet here.