  Rep. Schiff hosts Capitol Hill premiere of Armenian Genocide documentary Aghet  July 22, 2010 - 12:36 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - July 21, Armenian Genocide Resolution author Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) hosted the Capitol Hill premiere of Aghet: а Genocide – a powerful documentary by German filmmaker Eric Friedler, documenting the annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians from 1915 to 1923 and calling attention to the current day Turkish Government's international campaign of Genocide denial. “I am honored to host the screening of Aghet: а Genocide in order to help educate my colleagues and their staffs about the first Genocide of the 20th Century,” Rep. Schiff said. “In the fight for recognition, we are armed only with the truth; but in the end, the truth will be victorious.” A pre-screening reception and the actual screening were followed by a panel discussion, sponsored by the Armenian National Committee of America, featuring Aghet Director Eric Friedler, former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, Screamers Director Carla Garapedian, and Vartkes Yeghiayan, Director of the Center for Armenian Remembrance. The discussion was moderated by ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian, Adam Schiff’s Office told PanARMENIAN.Net “The Capitol Hill premiere of Aghet and the panel discussion on this powerful film provides an opportunity to explore the contemporary consequences of both Turkey's campaign to cover up the Armenian Genocide, and also the complicity of other nations - the United States, sadly, included - in the denial of this crime,” said Hamparian.    The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate.  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 |  Topics Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
