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REP. SPEIER SAYS ARTSAKH PRESIDENTIAL POLL PROVES NKR PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENCE
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 25, 2012 - 21:49 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Representatives, members of Congress of
Armenian heritage Anna Eshoo and Jackie Speier issued a statement
on the occasion of recent presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh
(Artsakh) Republic.
"I couldn't be prouder of the highly successful free and fair
presidential election in Nagorno Karabakh. Despite decades of violence
and threats from overpowering, undemocratic neighbors, the people
of Artsakh have maintained an unwavering commitment to freedom and
democracy, and they will always have my support."
Rep. Speier concurred, noting "Democracy lives in Nagorno Karabakh!
The fifth free and fair presidential election in the Republic is a
true testament to the commitment and independence of its people and
proof that Democracy can bloom in an area of the world where there
is little."
Nagorno Karabakh held presidential elections on July 19. Bako Sahakyan,
gained 47 085 (66,7%) of the votes to win the presidential race. His
major rival Vitaly Balasanyan garnered 22 966 (32,5%) of votes while
Arkady Soghomonyan received 594 (0,8%) of votes.
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 25, 2012 - 21:49 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Representatives, members of Congress of
Armenian heritage Anna Eshoo and Jackie Speier issued a statement
on the occasion of recent presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh
(Artsakh) Republic.
"I couldn't be prouder of the highly successful free and fair
presidential election in Nagorno Karabakh. Despite decades of violence
and threats from overpowering, undemocratic neighbors, the people
of Artsakh have maintained an unwavering commitment to freedom and
democracy, and they will always have my support."
Rep. Speier concurred, noting "Democracy lives in Nagorno Karabakh!
The fifth free and fair presidential election in the Republic is a
true testament to the commitment and independence of its people and
proof that Democracy can bloom in an area of the world where there
is little."
Nagorno Karabakh held presidential elections on July 19. Bako Sahakyan,
gained 47 085 (66,7%) of the votes to win the presidential race. His
major rival Vitaly Balasanyan garnered 22 966 (32,5%) of votes while
Arkady Soghomonyan received 594 (0,8%) of votes.