Schiff Reaffirms Commitment to the People of Artsakh
WASHINGTON—Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released a statement Friday ahead of Artsakh Independence Day on September 2, reaffirming his “commitment to the people of Artsakh.”
“Today, as we commemorate Artsakh Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with the people of Artsakh who have been tragically driven from their ancestral homeland. Their struggles continue, and we must not turn a blind eye,” Schiff said.
“The Azerbaijani government’s actions have only deepened the suffering of the Armenian people and underscore the urgent need for international guarantees that ensure those who have been ethnically cleansed from the area are able to go back to their homes. It’s critical that the U.S. and the international community lead the efforts in helping these brave people rebuild their lives, from housing and schooling to retraining and economic assistance,” the Congressman from the 30th Congressional District added.
“I also thank the Armenian diaspora for their critical role in raising awareness and in defending the interests of Armenians around the world. On this significant day, let us renew our enduring commitment to the Armenian people of Artsakh and pledge to support their pursuit of peace, security, and economic restoration,” Schiff concluded.
In 2019, the U.S. House passed Schiff’s resolution
Schiff invited Artsakh’s former Representative to the U.S., Robert Avedissyan, to the 2023 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden, providing a platform for awareness about Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh, which was already underway for three months at the time of the event.
Schiff also introduced a resolution in Congress on April 24, 2023, calling for the recognition of Artsakh’s independence and self-determination, while condemning Azerbaijan for its continued aggression against Artsakh and Armenia.
