Sánchez takes to House floor to condemn Azerbaijan’s blockade on Artsakh
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday,Congresswoman T. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to condemn the Azerbaijani government's inhumane blockade on Artsakh.
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Congresswoman Sánchez made a public statement calling for an end to the blockade prior to delivering her remarks on Wednesday.
As a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, Congresswoman Sánchez is proud to be a longtime ally of the Armenian community in Congress.
Below are Congresswoman Sánchez's remarks, as prepared:
"I rise today to condemn the Azerbaijani government's blockade of Lachin corridor — the only road connecting Artsakh's Armenian population to the world. Today marks the 52nd day of the blockade.
My district is home to one of the first Armenian communities in Sothern California, formed by survivors of the Armenian genocide. Now, in the face of Azerbaijan aggression, many of my constituents fear a second genocide.
Last week, I spoke with a constituent stuck behind the blockade. He reported a dire situation.
Over 100,000 Armenians have been denied access to food, fuel, and medicine. And the region has been left without heat or power this winter.
If this continues, I fear a humanitarian catastrophe.
We must make it clear to Azerbaijan that imposing its will on the Armenian people by force is unacceptable. And I call on the Administration to ensure that aid reaches the people of Artsakh.
Today, my thoughts are with those suffering under these inhumane conditions, and I reaffirm my commitment to ensure Azerbaijan is held accountable for its aggression against the Armenian people."
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