ANCA head: let us rally to the call of Armenian nation

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Our main enemies are the Armenians of the world!" These are Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's words, Executive Director of Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) said.

“Before his death, the former President of Turkey Turgut Ozal threatened to "teach the Armenians the lessons of 1915." It's time we took them at their word. They've made no secret of trying to crush our homeland. And they're attacking all of us. Not just those in the Diaspora or in Armenia or Artsakh. No, they're targeting each and every Armenian. From all parties and perspectives. From America, Armenia, Artsakh and Javakhk to Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. No exceptions. Just like 1915. Just like 1988.

A modern, multi-million dollar campaign to finish the work of the Genocide. Their tactics are new, but not their aims. They seek, as did their fathers: To crush Armenia, capture Artsakh, and empty our homeland. They have vast resources, and they aren't holding any back. We don’t have tax revenues or oil dollars, but we have something more powerful: Committed Armenians like you!

Our Diaspora represents the second army of the Armenian nation – an international legion – protecting our homeland, preserving our heritage, and advancing our rights. As citizen soldiers, we are not called upon to make the sacrifices of the brave sentinels who stand guard today along the frontiers of Armenian freedom. But the stakes are just as high.

Our nation calls to us today, as she has so often through the centuries. The words of our great poet Yeghishe Charents still echo in our hearts: “Oh! Armenian People, Your Salvation Lies Only in Your Collective Power.”

In this timeless spirit, let us rally to the call of our nation. As proud sons and daughters of a united nation, let's defend her against her enemies. This is the devotion we owe to our past. The determination we owe to our future. And the sacred debt we owe to ourselves. That's why I'm asking you, from my heart, to give generously to a cause that speaks to your soul. As a grassroots group every single one of our donors is very special. First-time gifts are welcome, as, of course, are the contributions of our longtime donors.

Working to represent your views in the day-to-day battles waged across the front-lines of the Armenian Cause, I can tell you that any gift, from $10 to $1,000 will make a real difference,” Aram Hamparian stated.