Twenty-two
years after the genocide, we stand with the people of Rwanda to
commemorate the more than 800,000 men, women, and children whose lives
were lost during 100 days
of unspeakable violence. We honor not just the victims but also those
who risked their lives to save others as well as the survivors who carry
the memories of these atrocities. On this solemn day, we remind
ourselves of our common humanity and shared commitment
to protecting civilians and ensuring that mass atrocities of this
magnitude never happen again.
Today,
even as the United States grieves with the Rwandan people, we are
inspired by the progress Rwanda has made in moving beyond these horrible
crimes and in building a more
peaceful and prosperous future for its citizens. The United States
Government and the American people will continue to extend our
friendship and partnership to Rwanda as we reconfirm our commitment to
protecting the vulnerable, to preventing mass atrocities,
and to upholding the inherent dignity of every human being.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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