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    Armenian Assembly of America
    1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036
    Phone: 202-393-3434
    Fax: 202-638-4904
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.aaainc.org

    PRESS RELEASE

    October 1, 2008
    Contact: Michael A Zachariades
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (202) 393-3434

    MCCAIN, PALIN ISSUE LETTER TO THE ARMENIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

    Washington, DC - The McCain-Palin campaign issued a letter to the
    Armenian-American community today, reported the Armenian Assembly of
    America (Assembly). In the letter, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) wrote that
    he is "grateful for all of the contributions that Armenian-Americans
    have made to our wonderful country," and that he "greatly value[s] the
    opportunity to stand with the Armenian-American community."

    Regarding U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, the statement
    refrains from referring to the events of 1915-1923 as genocide, and
    instead employs a dictionary definition. McCain said, "It is fair to say
    that one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century, the brutal
    murder of as many as one and a half million Armenians under the rule of
    the Ottoman Empire, has also been one of the most neglected. The
    suffering endured by the Armenian people during that period represented
    the prologue to what has come to be known as humanity's bloodiest
    century." He added that "It is our responsibility to recognize those
    tragic events and to ensure that our world never experiences the impact
    of the bloody conflicts that so filled the 20th century."

    McCain also thanked Armenia for her "support of coalition operations in
    Iraq and NATO peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo."

    The Armenian Assembly of America, as a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan advocacy
    organization is prohibited by law from endorsing, supporting or opposing
    candidates for elected office.

    Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
    Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
    and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
    membership organization.

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    NR#2008-069

    Editor's Note - McCain-Palin Letter can be read by following the link
    below:

    http://aaainc.org/fileadmin/pdf_2008_ new/McCain-Palin_-_Armenian-American_Community.pdf
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