Number of U.S. Politicians Stand Against Hoagland's Nomination
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) thinks that Senator Robert Menendez's position will be endorsed by the other Senate members, ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, not only the Senate but also other U.S. politicians stand against Hoagland's nomination for U.S. Ambassador to Armenia.
"Although it's the President who takes the decision, he cannot appoint a new Ambassador without the Senate's approval. If the Senators determine to freeze the process of appointment several questions will arouse. The first and the most important question is whether President Bush intends to recognize the Armenian Genocide and to what extent the candidate is appropriate for the post. Richard Hoagland himself should voice his position on the Armenian Genocide and finally, the President Administration should comment on the concern of the Turkish government and its role in the Genocide recognition issue and appointment of Ambassador to Armenia," the ANCA Executive Director underscored.
"Although it's the President who takes the decision, he cannot appoint a new Ambassador without the Senate's approval. If the Senators determine to freeze the process of appointment several questions will arouse. The first and the most important question is whether President Bush intends to recognize the Armenian Genocide and to what extent the candidate is appropriate for the post. Richard Hoagland himself should voice his position on the Armenian Genocide and finally, the President Administration should comment on the concern of the Turkish government and its role in the Genocide recognition issue and appointment of Ambassador to Armenia," the ANCA Executive Director underscored.
