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  • Statement Of Raffi K. Hovannisian

    STATEMENT OF RAFFI K. HOVANNISIAN

    http://hetq.am/en/politics/r-hovhnnis ian/
    2009/09/30 | 15:17

    My Fellow Countrymen:

    Having humbly labored so many years for the international reaffirmation
    of the Armenian Genocide, recognition of the Karabagh Republic, and
    normalization of relations with our neighbors without any precondition,
    I felt betrayed by the actions of this administration in compromising
    these fundamental principles and therefore decided to lay down my
    parliamentary mandate in protest.

    Since that moment, however, I have been urged by compatriots both in
    Armenia and in our broad Diaspora to take up the challenge and use
    the limited forum that the National Assembly offers to speak in the
    name of truth and justice no matter what the odds.

    Hence, in deference to this strong groundswell of support and urgency,
    I am withdrawing my resignation and will resume my responsibilities
    as a member of the Heritage faction, which for the past two years
    has consistently demonstrated its commitment to human rights and
    fundamental freedoms, an end to illegal political persecution and
    imprisonment, and the dignity, integrity and security of the Republic
    of Armenia and the Armenian people worldwide.
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