ANCA to Seek to Block Hoagland's Nomination Approval by Senate

PanARMENIAN.Net - Following more than two months of delays, and amid growing controversy and bipartisan opposition to his nomination, Richard Hoagland moved a step closer today to winning Senate confirmation to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).



"The ANCA remains firmly opposed to the Hoagland nomination, and will continue to seek to block his confirmation until he publicly states that he does not question the Armenian Genocide, and the State Department explains both its firing of the current Ambassador as well as the role of the Turkish government in this controversy," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We are grateful for the support of Senators Boxer, Coleman, Dodd, Kerry, and Sarbanes, and look forward to working with them, and others, to prevent the Administration from making a mistake that would hinder our ability to represent U.S. interests and advance American values in Armenia and the surrounding region, as well as undermining our moral standing on genocide prevention worldwide."



On two previous occasions, June 28th and again on August 1st, the panel had delayed its consideration of Ambassador-Designate Hoagland's nomination.