Obama's address to US Armenians lowers trust towards AmericaApril 25, 2009 - 02:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With heightened expectations of normalized relations between Turkey and Armenia, President Barack Obama had an opportunity to chart a new course in his April 24th statement commemorating the Armenian Genocide, but failed to deliver on the change he promised, the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) reported to PanARMENIAN.Net "Today's statement does not reflect the change the President promised," stated AAA Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "His failure to affirm the proud chapter in U.S. history, the American response to the first genocide of the 20th century, has needlessly delayed the cause of genocide affirmation and diminishes U.S. credibility with regard to genocide prevention," added Ardouny. In January 2008, then-Senator Obama stated: "As President I will recognize the Armenian Genocide." In October 2008, President Obama reiterated his views, "I believe that the Armenian Genocide is not an allegation, a personal opinion, or a point of view, but rather a widely documented fact supported by an overwhelming body of historical evidence." "Empty promises are no change at all. Today, as we reflect on the importance of genocide education, affirmation and prevention, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that the words 'never again' have true meaning - starting with the adoption of H. Res. 252 in the U.S. House of Representatives," concluded Ardouny. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |