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U.S. Congressmen remind President Obama about his pledge to recognize
Armenian Genocide
12.03.2009 18:02 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In advance of the upcoming 94th Anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George
Radanovich (R-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) wrote a
letter to President Barack Obama commending him on his record of
supporting the truth about the Armenian Genocide and urging the
President to make a strong statement of recognition on April 24th.
`Throughout his career, President Obama has always demonstrated a
profound understanding of history and the moral courage to speak
plainly about the horrors of genocide,' said Schiff. `We applaud his
strong recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a Senator, and look to
him for continued strong leadership on this issue as President.'
`Over the years, the President of the United States, regardless of
political party, has done a great disservice by refusing to properly
recognize the Armenian Genocide,' said Radanovich. `As a proud
representative of the Armenian American community, and co-author of
the Armenian Genocide Resolution, I commend President Obama for his
previous commitment to the truth and I eagerly await the fulfillment
of his promises to recognize the Genocide as President.'
`As a senator and as a candidate, President Obama demonstrated a clear
record of supporting recognition of the Armenian Genocide,' said
Pallone. `As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,
I am hopeful that both the President and Congress will not waiver in
their efforts to discuss the past openly and honestly.'
`As a U.S. Senator and as a presidential candidate, President Obama
made unprecedented commitments to recognize the Armenian Genocide,'
Kirk said. `Knowing his personal commitment to ending genocide and
promoting human rights, we are hopeful President Obama will keep his
promise.'
U.S. Congressmen remind President Obama about his pledge to recognize
Armenian Genocide
12.03.2009 18:02 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In advance of the upcoming 94th Anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George
Radanovich (R-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) wrote a
letter to President Barack Obama commending him on his record of
supporting the truth about the Armenian Genocide and urging the
President to make a strong statement of recognition on April 24th.
`Throughout his career, President Obama has always demonstrated a
profound understanding of history and the moral courage to speak
plainly about the horrors of genocide,' said Schiff. `We applaud his
strong recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a Senator, and look to
him for continued strong leadership on this issue as President.'
`Over the years, the President of the United States, regardless of
political party, has done a great disservice by refusing to properly
recognize the Armenian Genocide,' said Radanovich. `As a proud
representative of the Armenian American community, and co-author of
the Armenian Genocide Resolution, I commend President Obama for his
previous commitment to the truth and I eagerly await the fulfillment
of his promises to recognize the Genocide as President.'
`As a senator and as a candidate, President Obama demonstrated a clear
record of supporting recognition of the Armenian Genocide,' said
Pallone. `As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,
I am hopeful that both the President and Congress will not waiver in
their efforts to discuss the past openly and honestly.'
`As a U.S. Senator and as a presidential candidate, President Obama
made unprecedented commitments to recognize the Armenian Genocide,'
Kirk said. `Knowing his personal commitment to ending genocide and
promoting human rights, we are hopeful President Obama will keep his
promise.'