Serj Tankian
E-Mail
9/11/01

"Our whole world has been sickened by the terrible events in New York and
D.C. I've been calling out to friends all week to make sure they're ok. My
heart goes out to all the families suffering because of this madness.
As American citizens, we are in the privileged position to be able to speak
our hearts, even if other people disagree. I highly value the fact that I
can make a statement with my intention being to sponsor peace and
understanding of the tragic events that have been unfolding. I ask only
that, for the long-term survival of our planet, we all concentrate on
positive energies in our lives while pursuing justice.
I would not be alive if not for the American orphanages that raised my
grandfather after the Armenian Genocide of 1915, so I have a lot of love and
respect for the good things that America has and can continue to achieve."