July 11, 2024

Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech in Recognition of Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

WATCH HERE: “I will continue to recognize and uplift the rich contributions of the Bosnian community, and to ensure that everyone, no matter their race, faith, or nationality, can live free from violence and persecution,” says Bush

Washington D.C. (July. 11, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to recognize the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below.

“St. Louis and I rise in recognition and remembrance of the over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys killed and thousands of women and girls raped, assaulted, and forcibly displaced during the Srebrenica Genocide.

“On this day 29 years ago, the Serbian army and paramilitary forces began massacring civilians in the besieged town of Srebrenica, a U.N.-declared “safe area”, in an attempt to ethnically cleanse the area of Bosniaks.

“Today we remember the victims of the Srebrenica Genocide, and honor them and their families as we continue to stand in fierce opposition to genocide across the globe. 

“As a St. Louis Congresswoman proudly representing the largest Bosnian population outside of Bosnia and as the co-chair of the Congressional Bosnian Caucus, I will continue to recognize and uplift the rich contributions of the Bosnian community, and to ensure that everyone, no matter their race, faith, or nationality, can live free from violence and persecution. I yield back.”