U.S. Congressmen remind President Obama about his pledge to recognize Armenian Genocide

PanARMENIAN.Net - In advance of the upcoming 94th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) wrote a letter to President Barack Obama commending him on his record of supporting the truth about the Armenian Genocide and urging the President to make a strong statement of recognition on April 24th.



"Throughout his career, President Obama has always demonstrated a profound understanding of history and the moral courage to speak plainly about the horrors of genocide," said Schiff. "We applaud his strong recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a Senator, and look to him for continued strong leadership on this issue as President."

"Over the years, the President of the United States, regardless of political party, has done a great disservice by refusing to properly recognize the Armenian Genocide," said Radanovich. "As a proud representative of the Armenian American community, and co-author of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, I commend President Obama for his previous commitment to the truth and I eagerly await the fulfillment of his promises to recognize the Genocide as President."



"As a senator and as a candidate, President Obama demonstrated a clear record of supporting recognition of the Armenian Genocide," said Pallone. "As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, I am hopeful that both the President and Congress will not waiver in their efforts to discuss the past openly and honestly."



"As a U.S. Senator and as a presidential candidate, President Obama made unprecedented commitments to recognize the Armenian Genocide," Kirk said. "Knowing his personal commitment to ending genocide and promoting human rights, we are hopeful President Obama will keep his promise."