Armenian Genocide resolution garners 77 co-sponsorsMarch 18, 2009 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes the introduction of H. Res. 252, a congressional resolution to reaffirm the historic record of the United States on the Armenian Genocide. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by longtime Armenian issues supporters Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA) and Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL).The resolution has already garnered strong bipartisan support, with 77 Members of Congress signed on as original co-sponsors, the Assembly told PanARMENIAN.Net It is modeled after H. Res. 106, which overwhelmingly passed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs during the 110th Congress. "The Assembly commends Congressmen Schiff, Radanovich, Pallone and Kirk for their leadership and commitment to reaffirm the historical fact of the Armenian Genocide," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "This legislation is an opportunity for the United States to assume a leadership role in genocide affirmation and genocide prevention." Last month, the Assembly launched a new website dedicated to U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide. In tandem with the introduction of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, today the Assembly released a new video entitled "Break the Chain of Denial," which encourages activists and all people of goodwill to take action to ensure that their Representative also cosponsors this important human rights measure. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |