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    ARF JOINS COALITION AFTER PROTRACTED DELIBERATION

    ARMENPRESS
    April 2, 2008

    YEREVAN, APRIL 2, ARMENPRESS: A woman parliament member from the
    Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) said today her party's
    decision to become part of a new coalition government came after
    'protracted and serious ' deliberation.

    Speaking at a news conference Alvard Petrosian said it was a right
    decision. She said her party does not support individuals, but plans
    of actions.

    "ARF is a party that had to sacrifice a lot. What is important to us
    are programs for action and not individuals and the new government
    is going to pursue a one that we have been defending over the last
    ten years, ' she said.

    Alvard Petrosian said there is still the atmosphere of evil and
    falsehood in the country, but added that all Armenians are relatives
    and this should become the starting point for all.

    "We have to stand side by side because positions in the government
    are not eternal," she said, adding that everything should be done for
    a deeper look into what really had happened on March 1-2 in Yerevan
    to diffuse lingering suspicions and tensions.

    She also said Armenians should not be divided into 'tribes' each with
    their chieftain.

    "There are much more that unites us, than divides and the ultimate
    victory belongs to all and not to separate individuals," she said.

    At the end of her news conference she welcomed president-elect Serzh
    Sarkisian's decision to make radical changes in the new government.

    "There are people who do not accept Serzh Sarkisian, but he is an
    extraordinary and interesting personality. I want my country to be
    ruled by an extraordinary and not by a plain man.,' she said.
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