January 30, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 20 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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     COMMEMORATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, this week we commemorate the 75th 
anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and honor Holocaust 
survivors and those who lost their lives during this terrible period of 
history. Horrible atrocities were visited upon millions of innocent 
souls, driven by fear, hatred and oppression.
  Seventy-five years later, as anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms 
of bigotry continue to plague our society, we are reminded that we 
cannot be silent in the face of intolerance or discrimination.
  Earlier this week, I was proud to support the Never Again Education 
Act, which will help educate the next generation about the genocide 
that occurred during the Holocaust and the dangers of allowing hatred 
to go unchallenged.
  As we reflect on this moment in history, let us set an example by 
condemning senseless acts of aggression and intolerance and, instead, 
encouraging equality and inclusion and honoring our enduring pledge: 
``Never Again.''

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