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"
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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??"
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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??"
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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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