On the eve of 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Congressman from Fresno (Calif.) Jim Costa called on the Committee on Foreign Affairs of U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the historical fact of the first Genocide of the XX century. "There are a lot of Armenians in my city, Fresno, they are descendants of genocide survivors. I heard their stories about mass massacres and deportations of Armenian families," the congressman addressed the hearings at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congressmen Jim Costa reminded that the Armenian Genocide has become a precedent for other genocides in the world and the United States should not succumb to Turkey’ pressure.

"I urge the allies of Turkey to accept history and recognize it. Many people here say that it is not the most convenient moment now for the recognition of that fact, but I ask, when does the right time come? How long can we deny the Armenian Genocide? I vote for the adoption of the resolution in memory of those families, whose stories I heard in Fresno, " Jim Costa said.