09/21/24 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Today marks Armenian Independence Day, a time to commemorate the Armenian people's resilience, traditions, and diverse cultural heritage. This significant day serves as a reminder of the challenges overcome and the achievements made by the Armenian community. Proud to have joined @@armembusa in celebrating this momentous occasion."
View the Facebook post here. 09/21/24 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Happy Armenian Independence Day, a time to commemorate the Armenian people's resilience, and cultural heritage. It reminds us of the challenges overcome and the achievements made by the Armenian community. Had a great time with @armembusa in celebrating this important day!"
View the tweet here. 06/07/24 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Yesterday was a proud day for Fresno! Celebrating the completion of the Hye Court restoration. Thank you to my good friend, Tom Richards and our Armenian community for their incredible work in preserving our heritage and creating affordable housing.??????"
View the Facebook post here. 06/07/24 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Yesterday was a proud day for Fresno! Celebrating the completion of the Hye Court restoration. Thank you to my good friend, Tom Richards and our Armenian community for their incredible work in preserving our heritage and creating affordable housing.??????"
View the tweet here. 05/23/24 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijan should not be trusted. It's clear, the Azerbaijani government has committed human rights violations."
View the Facebook post here. 05/23/24 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Azerbaijan should not be trusted. It's clear, the Azerbaijani government has committed human rights violations."
View the tweet here. 04/30/24 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Over 120,000 Armenian refugees were forced to flee their homeland of Nagorno Karabakh. Azerbaijans government has rejected calls for peace and weaponized basic needs like food, water and medicine. I cosponsored the Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act to hold Azerbaijans government accountable for human rights violations."
View the Facebook post here. 03/15/24 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Over 120,000 Armenians have been displaced from their ancestral homeland by Azerbaijan's aggression. The severity of the situation cannot be overstated. That is why, I am working to mobilize resources and secure humanitarian aid for the refugees. Their struggle underlines the absolute necessity for immediate action and assistance."
View the Facebook post here. 02/03/24 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Honored to join @ANCA_DC and human rights advocates. As we shed light on Azerbaijan's atrocities and the need to support the over 120,000 displaced refugees from their homeland of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)."
View the tweet here. 10/03/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Azerbaijans assault and subjugation of Artsakh has left the regions Armenian population with no option but to flee. I joined @RepAnnaEshoo in a letter to @POTUS calling to hold Azerbaijan accountable for engaging in ethnic cleansing. See the letter"
View the tweet here. 10/03/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijans assault and subjugation of Artsakh has left the regions Armenian population with no option but to flee. I joined Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in a letter to President Joe Biden calling to hold Azerbaijan accountable for engaging in ethnic cleansing. See the letter??"
View the Facebook post here. 09/22/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "As Azerbaijans blockade of the Lachin Corridor continues and Azerbaijan launches new attacks on Artsakh, Im calling on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to conduct a bipartisan congressional delegation to Armenia, and for the Committee to hold a hearing amidst rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia."
View the Facebook post here. 09/19/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Azerbaijans ongoing attacks on Armenians in Artsakh are unacceptable. These attacks along with the blockade of the Lachin Corridor make it clear that the United States must end military assistance to Azerbaijan now."
View the Facebook post here. 09/19/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Azerbaijans ongoing attacks on Armenians in Artsakh are unacceptable. These attacks along with the blockade of the Lachin Corridor make it clear that the United States must end military assistance to Azerbaijan now."
View the tweet here. 07/29/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "For more than seven months, Azerbaijan has been blocking the Lachin Corridor, preventing the flow of critical goods such as food, fuel, and medicine from reaching Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan must end its blockade immediately and allow access to vital humanitarian aid."
View the tweet here. 06/25/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Azerbaijans blockade of the Lachin corridor is a violation of humanitarian law. My colleagues and I are calling on the State Department to cease further military assistance to Azerbaijan, while this blockade remains in effect."
View the tweet here. 04/24/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Today I join the Armenian community in commemorating the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Let us take this time to reflect and honor the over 1.5 millions lives lost during this tragedy. We must never forget. Never again means never again."
View the Facebook post here. 04/24/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "In honor of #ArmenianGenocide Remembrance Day, Im proud to co-sponsor the bipartisan Armenian Genocide Education Act This bipartisan bill would establish a new program in the Library of Congress tasked with developing resources, including digital resources, to foster understanding about why and how the Armenian Genocide happened. Learn more about??"
View the Facebook post here. 04/24/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Today I join the Armenian community in commemorating the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Let us take this time to reflect and honor the over 1.5 millions lives lost during this tragedy. We must never forget. Never again means never again."
View the tweet here. 04/24/23 - Rep. Costa tweeted "Im proud to be an original co-sponsor of the Armenian Genocide Education Act This bipartisan bill would establish a new program in the Library of Congress tasked with developing resources to foster understanding about why and how the Armenian Genocide happened."
View the tweet here. 03/30/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Valley Lahvosh Baking Co. was founded in Fresno, CA in 1922 by Gazer Saghatelian, a master baker in his native Armenia. For 100 years, the Saghatelian family has been creating various delicious breads and cracker breads. This family business has been carried through three generations. Today, Agnes Saghatelian is carrying her familys legacy and continuing their commitment to serving quality and delicious products. As President of the company, she has grown and expanded the company, where their products can be found at a variety of restaurants and stores. Valley Lahvosh Co. is now celebrating its centennial anniversary! On #WomensHistoryMonth, Im proud to highlight Agnes' story and leadership as she leads her company and preserves family traditions in taste for years to come. Thank you for all that you do and for sharing these traditions with all of us."
View the Facebook post here. 01/09/23 - Rep. Costa posted the following to Facebook: "Wishing the Armenian community a blessed Christmas. While many are facing significant hardships during these challenging times, may this new year bring good tidings, peace and prosperity across Armenia and Artsakh."
View the Facebook post here. 12/14/22 - Rep. Costa tweeted "The reports of Azerbaijanis blocking the sole road connecting the people of Artsakh to Armenia pose risks to vulnerable populations. (1/2) This morning, I asked Karen Donfried, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, about the specific steps the United States is taking to end Azerbaijans blockade and heating fuel cut off in Artsakh. (2/2)"
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