 Senator Menendez calls on Obama to honor his pledge to recognize Armenian Genocide April 14, 2011 - 18:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two dozen Members of Congress joined in the historic Kennedy Senate Caucus Room on Capitol Hill with hundreds of Armenian Americans from across the United States, the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, the Embassy of Armenia, and the Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in reaffirming their support for a truthful and just resolution of the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). "We want to thank each of our Congressional friends, from both sides of the aisle, who joined with us in standing up against U.S. complicity in Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide," said ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian following the event. Among the most compelling remarks were those by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who praised former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans, who was among the observance participants, for his “profile in courage” in recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Senator Menendez concluded his remarks by calling on President Obama to honor his pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide. House Genocide Resolution lead sponsor Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) echoed Sen. Menendez’ remarks, slamming the Turkey-Armenia Protocols as a “gambit by Ankara to prevent the Administration from using the word ‘genocide,’ and to forestall consideration of a genocide resolution by the Congress.” Quoting from a letter he sent to President Obama earlier in the day, Rep. Schiff went on to note “Turkey’s professed desire for reconciliation with Armenia was illusory. Now that the truth has been revealed, I ask you to return to the clarity you so forcefully expressed in 2008.” Freshman Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) cited his past support as State legislator and Providence Mayor for Genocide affirmation and education and went on to add, “once we complete the work of [U.S.] recognition of the Armenian Genocide, we must quickly move to the subject of reparations, which I think is also important as we move forward.” Members of Congress spoke eloquently about Yeretzgeen Sirarpi Khoyan, the 106 year old genocide era survivor, who spares no effort to participate in Congressional Armenian Genocide commemorations on an annual basis.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
