ACA thanks House Resolution 252 supporters in Congress

March 5, 2010 - 01:51 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - With a vote of 23 to 22, the House Foreign Relations Committee successfully passed House Resolution 252 (H. Res. 252) pushing the Resolution in Congress for a final vote yet to be scheduled.

The Armenian Council of America would like to thank the members of Congress who courageously supported H. Res. 252 with their votes on March 4. House Resolution 252 calls upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide.

"On behalf of the ACA I'd like to express my gratitude and applaud the courageous members of Congress who voted for this crucial bill," said Sevak Khatchadourian, ACA Executive Board Member. "The majority of the members voting for the bill believe that human rights and justice takes precedence over the pressures and monetary contributions of the Turkish government and lobbyist."

Recently, the Texas branch of the ACA and the Armenian American community of Texas actively campaigned in urging the Texas Members of Congress on the Committee to vote for the Resolution. One of the key votes that determined the favorable outcome of the Resolution was coincidentally Texas Rep. Green's vote.

The Armenian and Turkish protocols played another major factor in the Committee debate. A growing number of Members who voted against H. Res. 252 continuously stated the Turkish Armenia Protocols and its historical commission as the primary reasons for voting no. "The Armenian and Turkish protocols posed as the biggest threat to the Resolution but we fought that battle with the truth on our side," said Khatchadourian, "We are hopeful that the legislation will be soon put on the House floor for a final overdue vote."

Over 137 House Congressional Members have cosponsored this measure, spearheaded by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA), and Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL). A similar measure in the Senate (S.Res.316) is led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and John Ensign (R-NV) and currently has 13 cosponsors.

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