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    Raffi Hovannisian: "A flood of freedom is sweeping over Armenia"

    http://hetq.am/eng/news/23782/raffi-hovannisian-a-flood-of-freedom-is-sweeping-over-armenia.html
    15:51, February 24, 2013


    Today's rally in support of Raffi Hovannisian's so-called'
    BAREVolution' kicked off with the presidential candidate announcing
    that an authorized rally will take place on February 28.

    Hovannisian said that Freedom Square no longer belongs to any one
    political party but to all who desire a free and fair Armenia.

    The Heritage Party called for unity amongst the people and said that a
    difficult process lay ahead but that this was the order of the day.

    He said that fear, giving into intimidation and hopelessness weren't
    values worthy of the Armenian people and that they should be relegated
    to the waste in.

    Hovannisian called the movement for positive change in Armenia as a
    deluge that would sweep away the dirt, liars and corruption that has
    accumulated during the past twenty years.

    He said that present-day wasn't the Ottoman Empire nor the Soviet
    Union where the people should coil in fear.

    `Dear brothers and sisters, you have followed me over the years and
    know that I have only respect for those in public service who follow
    the law. But I call on all those in public service to stop
    photographing civilians in an attempt to spread fear. The people have
    tasted freedom and it can no longer be taken away from them,'
    Hovannisan stated.

    Hovannisian repeated that the citizens of Armenia have awakened to the
    fact that they are the masters of their own fate and will no longer
    kowtow to those issuing orders from inside the chambers of government
    or from passing black cars'

    He announced that tomorrow the Central Electoral Commission must
    declare its final report regarding the February 18 election. One hour
    after their statement, I will give a press conference and offer my
    evaluation.

    On February 26, Hovannisian said the revolution of love and welcome
    will continue.

    `I will take that message of peace to all the regions of Armenia - to
    Armavir, Metsamor, Etchmiadzin, Masis, Artashat, Ararat, Surenavan,
    Areni, Yegheknadzor and Vayk. On February 27, escorted by the police
    in mutual respect to Agarak, Meghri, Kajaran, Kapan, Goris, Sisian.'

    On February 28 he said the tour will Charentsavan, Nor Hajin, Abovyan,
    and then back to Freedom Square to return the power for the people at
    a mass rally at 5pm.

    He boasted that the Armenian Armed Forces would be turned into the
    most capable in the world and spoke of the sacrifices and tribulations
    that the Armenian people have experienced.

    Hovannisian said he would be walking to the Yerablour Military
    Cemeteryto pay homage to all those who have fallen in the defense of
    Armenia.

    This, he declared, was on the occasion on the holiday marking Soviet Armey day.

    Hovannisian said those participating in the rally were welcome to join
    him and his family in their visit to the cemetery but that it would be
    a peaceful and respectful procession.

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