Senator Cardin cosponsors Armenian Genocide ResolutionMay 8, 2010 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In welcoming the support of U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) with his cosponsorship of S.Res. 316, the Armenian Genocide resolution, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) also renewed its call for passage of this bipartisan legislation by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "We appreciate Senator Cardin's continued commitment to the cause of U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide," stated Assembly Board Member Annie Totah. "Given the Turkish government's ongoing campaign of denial and recent threat to deport Armenians from Turkey, we strongly urge the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to adopt S.Res. 316 and help address the ongoing dangers of denial and its consequences," continued Totah. Senator Cardin's cosponsorship follows a recent meeting and letter in which Totah emphasized the importance of U.S. affirmation as part of the Assembly's increased outreach efforts during the 95th anniversary year of the Armenian Genocide. S.Res. 316 was introduced by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) along with Senator John Ensign (R-NV), and calls upon the President of the United States to properly characterize the Armenian Genocide in the President's annual April 24th statement. S.Res. 316 is currently pending before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. On March 4, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA), adopted an identical measure, H.Res. 252, which was introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA). A member of the House of Representatives prior to his election to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Maryland Senator Cardin serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as well as the Budget, Environment and Public Works, Judiciary, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees. "We urge our activists to contact their Senators to support S.Res. 316," added the Assembly's Grassroots Director Taniel Koushakjian. 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 | 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |