Schiff and Radanovich welcome Senate introduction of Armenian genocide resolutionOctober 23, 2009 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed remarks by U.S. House Armenian Genocide Resolution lead sponsors Adam Schiff and George Radanovich in support of recently introduced Senate legislation recognizing that crime against humanity.In a joint statement issued earlier today, Reps. Schiff and Radanovich noted: "We commend our colleagues in the Senate for their prudence in introducing this vital resolution. The facts are clear and there is no question that the acts of the Ottoman Empire almost a century ago resulted in the systematic elimination of 1.5 million Armenians. The United States has a moral obligation to recognize the heinous acts of genocide and all human rights abuses that have occurredwithout that recognition we are doomed to repeat the Atrocities of the past." "We look forward to working with our colleagues in the House and Senate as well as the Obama Administration on the passage of an Armenian Genocide Resolution in both houses of Congress." The Senate Armenian Genocide resolution was introduced by Senators Bob Menendez and John Ensign and is similar to the House measure (H.Res.252), which has over 130 cosponsors. "We join with Congressman Schiff and Radanovich in welcoming the introduction of the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. Senate by Robert Menendez and John Ensign, and look forward, in the coming days, to working with leaders and legislators in both houses of Congress toward the timely adoption of this human rights measure," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |