I was in Rwanda 30 years ago as the violent uprising began. An armed gunman mistook me for the person he was tasked with killing. I was spared; tragically hundreds of thousands of people were not.
Tutsi men, women, and children fell victim to a regime that systematically sought to exterminate them. Thousands of Hutus, Twas, and others were also murdered – many for courageously opposing the regime’s genocidal agenda. I stand with the survivors who were witnesses to such horror.
Let us all renew our commitment to support the people of Rwanda as they continue to reflect, heal, renew, and build a unified and prosperous nation. The United States is committed to upholding the human rights of all and promoting accountability for all those who commit atrocities , including genocide.