09/22/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Earlier this week, we had a great roundtable with Special Advisor to Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan to discuss how we can help address the ongoing Azerbaijani aggression and a wide range of violations committed by Azerbaijan."
View the tweet here. 09/21/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijan's latest attacks on Armenia are unacceptable. We must hold them accountable and stand with the people of Armenia."
View the Facebook post here. 09/21/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Armenia! 31 years ago, Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union. Armenia is a beacon of light in the region through its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. I remain committed to continuing working in Congress to ensure prosperity and security for the Republic of Armenia."
View the Facebook post here. 09/21/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Azerbaijan's latest attacks on Armenia are unacceptable. We must hold them accountable and stand with the people of Armenia."
View the tweet here. 09/12/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "I condemn Azerbaijans unprovoked attack on Armenia. My heart goes out to the people of Armenia and I stand strong with them. Azerbaijan has been unwilling to comply with the peace process and we must hold them accountable."
View the tweet here. 04/29/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "During yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, I asked Secretary Blinken about the efforts to provide additional support to Armenia and hold Azerbaijan accountable. The situation is increasingly frustrating as Azerbaijan has not lived up to its agreements. We need to do more to support Armenia."
View the Facebook post here. 04/28/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "I was honored to speak at the Armenian Genocide Remembrance & Commemoration event. Achieving peace requires us to learn from our past to ensure we prevent atrocities from happening again. I stand in solidarity with the Armenian American community to say we will never forget."
View the tweet here. 04/22/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Today, I joined community leaders and the Armenian American community in Fresno to commemorate the Armenian Genocide and honor the lives of the one and a half million Armenians who were needlessly slaughtered by the Ottoman Turks. We must never forget this dark time, and we must learn from it so we can prevent such atrocities from happening again."
View the Facebook post here. 04/22/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Today, I joined community leaders and the Armenian American community in Fresno to commemorate the Armenian Genocide and honor the lives of the one and a half million Armenians who were needlessly slaughtered by the Ottoman Turks."
View the tweet here. 04/20/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "While the horrors of the Armenian Genocide can never be undone, we can ensure that future generations never forget. I am proud to join my colleagues as an original co-sponsor of the #ArmenianGenocideEducationAct. Learn more about the bill here:
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View the Facebook post here. 04/20/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "While the horrors of the Armenian Genocide can never be undone, we can ensure that future generations never forget. I am proud to join my colleagues as an original co-sponsor of the #ArmenianGenocideEducationAct. Learn more about the bill here: https://news.am/eng/news/695010.html
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View the tweet here. 03/07/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "The ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has displaced countless families and threatened security in the region. I led a letter with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo asking House & Senate Appropriators for the inclusion of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh in the upcoming omnibus bill."
View the Facebook post here. 03/07/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "The humanitarian crisis in the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has displaced countless families and threatened security in the region. I led a letter with
@RepAnnaEshoo asking House & Senate Appropriators for the inclusion of humanitarian aid in the upcoming omnibus bill."
View the tweet here. 03/03/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "In honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms, I stand with the people of Artsakh in remembering the lives lost during this tragic event. That is why I submitted it into the congressional record to ensure it remains a critical part of our history. May their memory serve as a reminder for each one of us to continue advocating for human rights and democracy around the globe."
View the Facebook post here. 02/07/22 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "It was a pleasure to meet with Ambassador Lilit Makunts of Armenia. She presented me with the State Order recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Armenia. Thank you for meeting with me and I look forward to continuing to foster this important diplomatic partnership."
View the Facebook post here. 12/10/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Join live as the Committee resumes a markup of the following measures:
H.Con.Res. 59, Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan
H.R. 6140, Sudan Democracy Act
H.R. 5665, Combating International Islamophobia Act
H.R. 6089, Stop Iranian Drones Act
H.R. 3988, Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act
H. Res. 376, Condemning Turkey for its occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority
H. Res. 831, Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization"
View the Facebook post here. 12/09/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "TUNE IN as HFAC holds a markup of the following measures:
- H.Con.Res. 59, Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan
- H.R. 6140, Sudan Democracy Act
- H.R. 5665, Combating International Islamophobia Act
- H.R. 6089, Stop Iranian Drones Act
- H.R. 3988, Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act
- H. Res. 376, Condemning Turkey for its occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority
- H. Res. 831, Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization"
View the Facebook post here. 11/17/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "I condemn Azerbaijan's aggressive actions against Armenia. I urge the State Department to help de-escalate this situation before more lives are lost. America must stand against human rights violations."
View the Facebook post here. 11/17/21 - Rep. Costa tweeted "I condemn Azerbaijan's aggressive actions against Armenia. I urge the State Department to help de-escalate this situation before more lives are lost. America must stand against human rights violations."
View the tweet here. 11/03/21 - Rep. Costa tweeted "It was a pleasure to meet with State Prime Minister Artak Beglarian and his delegation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic."
View the tweet here. 09/27/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "I'm humbled to be recognized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia for my work on behalf of Armenian-American communities. Thank you for this honor and please know I will continue to advocate on behalf of Armenian-Americans everywhere."
View the Facebook post here. 09/02/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Please know that I will continue to work in the US Congress to ensure a free and prosperous Artsakh."
View the Facebook post here. 04/24/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Today I joined Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to raise the Armenian flag at City Hall in remembrance of one and a half million Armenians who were needlessly slaughtered by Ottoman Turks in 1915. The record of this atrocity is well documented, and its long past the time for us to officially acknowledge one of humanitys most horrific crimes. By standing up to Turkeys policy of denial, we not only honor the victims, but we reaffirm to the international community the United States unconditional opposition to all instances of genocide and injustices around the world."
View the Facebook post here. 04/24/21 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Today I joined Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to raise the Armenian flag at City Hall in remembrance of one and a half million Armenians who were needlessly slaughtered by Ottoman Turks in 1915."
View the tweet here. 04/24/21 - Rep. Costa tweeted "By standing up to Turkeys policy of denial, we not only honor the victims, but we reaffirm to the international community the United States unconditional opposition to all instances of genocide and injustices around the world. #ArmenianGenocide #ArmenianGenocide106"
View the tweet here. 04/23/21 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "As we approach the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, I gave a speech on the House floor of the importance of the U.S. officially recognizing this horror against humanity."
View the Facebook post here. 04/23/21 - Rep. Costa tweeted "As we approach the 106th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide, I gave a speech on the House floor of the importance of the U.S. officially recognizing this horror for what is was: genocide. #ArmenianGenocide106 https://fb.watch/5323G4ZHWH/ via @FacebookWatch"
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