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WISHES FOR PEACE BETWEEN ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN
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HON. PAUL A. GOSAR
of arizona
in the house of representatives
Friday, November 12, 2021
Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, it has been over a year since the end of the 2020 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This short, but furious and deadly, conflict stemmed from historical differences regarding geographic territory based on ethnicity and religion. I do not pretend to know the details of this conflict. The seeds for this conflict were sown decades ago, perhaps even a century ago, with the advent of the Soviet Union as well as the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
Here is what I do know. The Armenians and the Azerbaijanis deserve to live and prosper in peace. Nations require territorial integrity. The boundaries of a given nation should also reflect history, ethnicity, and religious differences to minimize conflict.
I am hopeful for the future that these two nations, both with a proud and great history, will be able to resume their relationship in peace and that the parties work, in good faith, to resolve their issues without bullets.
God bless the people there and through His will it is my hope peace will prevail.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 197
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