Observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Floor Speech

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

The Holocaust is responsible for the systematic murder of more than 6 million Jews, and it is remembered as one of the darkest periods of modern history.

In the wake of this tragedy, we often utter the words, ``never forget.'' But, as time passes and memory fades, this can become a challenge.

We have a responsibility, however, to ensure that this chapter of history does not slip through the cracks. Through storytelling, the teaching of history, and great organizations like the Holocaust Museum right here in Washington, we can do our part to ensure younger generations truly never forget.

Today, I ask my colleagues to pause and remember the pain caused by the Holocaust and the Nazi regime in Europe. I ask that we recommit ourselves to pursuing liberty and justice for all people across the globe.

The horrors of genocide still pervade the world today. We can honor the memory of the Holocaust victims by speaking and acting out against the perpetrators of such evil today and for years to come.

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