Genocide, and a systematic campaign of violence, the US president unequivocally characterizes the Armenian Genocide Joe Biden in a statement – a tirade against Ankara which is expected to light new “fires” in American-Turkish relations. Turkey denies the existence of genocide, claiming that there was no extermination, but displacement of the Armenian population. However, the American president uses the word “genocide” twice.

“One and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred or marched to their deaths” characteristically states Biden, also referring “in the evil of hatred.”

The White House announcement in detail

“Today, we pause to remember the lives lost during Meds Yeghern —of the Armenian genocide— and we renew our promise never to forget.

»On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople – the beginning of a systematic campaign of violence against the Armenian community. In the years that followed, one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths—a tragedy that forever affected generations of Armenian families.

“As we join nations around the world in remembering this painful history, we also reflect on the resilience and determination of the Armenian people. So many of those who survived were forced to start new lives in new countries—including the United States. Here and around the world, the Armenian people have faced the evil of hatred with hope. They rebuilt their communities. They raised their families and preserved their culture. They strengthened our nation. They also told their stories—and those of their ancestors—to remember and to ensure that genocide like the one that happened 108 years ago will never happen again.

“Today, let us renew that commitment. Let’s recommit to raise our voice against hate, to defend human rights and prevent atrocities. And together, let’s redouble our efforts to forge a better future – a future where all people can live with dignity, safety and respect.”