KURDISH RIGHTS April 6, 2000 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shimkus). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join my esteemed colleague in introducing a resolution...
Newroz Message by Kani Xulam
On the Occasion of 2612 Kurdish New Year Celebration in San Francisco, California April 2, 2000 By Kani Xulam It is Newroz 2612! It is the first day of another Kurdish New Year. Happy Newroz. Newroz Pirozbe! May this one be worthy of its namesake, one that will bring...
Acceptance Speech by Congressman John E. Porter
First Congressional Ehmede Xani Award American Kurdish Information Network Washington, DC April 2nd, 2000 I am honored to be chosen as the first recipient of the Congressional Ehmede Xani Award. It is a great honor for my name to be associated with that of Xani, quite...A Future of Hope for Turkey and one of Hope and Peace for the Kurds
HONORABLE BOB FILNER OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution to ask for the freedom of Leyla Zana, Hatip Dicle, Orhan Dogan and Selim Sadak as well as the lifting of the ban on the...Remembering Halapja, by Congressman Bob Filner
At The El Cajon Community Center San Diego, California On the Occasion of Twelfth Annual Memorial of the Massacre of Halapja March 18, 2000 I want to start by thanking the members of the Kurdish Community Center for organizing this solemn observance in memory of those...
Kani Xulam
A native of Kurdistan, Kani Xulam is a commentator on the history and politics of Kurdistan, and advocates for the right of the Kurdish people to self-determination.
He is the director of the American Kurdish Information Network.
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