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REPRESENTATIVES FRANK PALLONE AND ADAM SCHIFF MARK 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF KARABAKH LIBERATION MOVEMENT
12:17, 26 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 26, ARMENPRESS: Congressional Armenian Caucus
Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)
congratulated the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh liberation movement
and pledged ongoing support for the democratic and economic development
of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), reported the Armenian National
Committee of America (ANCA).
In a letter sent to NKR President Bako Sahakian, Rep. Pallone noted
that "Artsakh's path was challenged by various ordeals and your nation
refused to allow these obstacles to break your will and determination.
The tragedy of Sumgayit and the violence that occurred in other
Azerbaijani cities 25 years ago proved the virtue of Nagorno Karabakh's
choice to preserve its people's unique identity by establishing a
sovereign democracy."
Rep. Schiff, who has been a perennial champion of increased U.S.
assistance to Nagorno Karabakh, concurred noting, that "You have
my support as you work to strengthen your democracy, and I will
continue to stand with the people of Artsakh in their struggle towards
international recognition. I join you today in looking forward to
the day when Artsakh will achieve the recognition it deserves among
the community of nations."
In 2012, Rep. Schiff spearheaded efforts in the House Appropriations
Committee to secure at least $5 million in U.S. assistance to Nagorno
Karabakh in 2013. The Senate and House have yet to finalize the FY
2013 foreign aid budget, and are currently continuing foreign funding
based on FY 2012 levels.
12:17, 26 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 26, ARMENPRESS: Congressional Armenian Caucus
Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)
congratulated the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh liberation movement
and pledged ongoing support for the democratic and economic development
of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), reported the Armenian National
Committee of America (ANCA).
In a letter sent to NKR President Bako Sahakian, Rep. Pallone noted
that "Artsakh's path was challenged by various ordeals and your nation
refused to allow these obstacles to break your will and determination.
The tragedy of Sumgayit and the violence that occurred in other
Azerbaijani cities 25 years ago proved the virtue of Nagorno Karabakh's
choice to preserve its people's unique identity by establishing a
sovereign democracy."
Rep. Schiff, who has been a perennial champion of increased U.S.
assistance to Nagorno Karabakh, concurred noting, that "You have
my support as you work to strengthen your democracy, and I will
continue to stand with the people of Artsakh in their struggle towards
international recognition. I join you today in looking forward to
the day when Artsakh will achieve the recognition it deserves among
the community of nations."
In 2012, Rep. Schiff spearheaded efforts in the House Appropriations
Committee to secure at least $5 million in U.S. assistance to Nagorno
Karabakh in 2013. The Senate and House have yet to finalize the FY
2013 foreign aid budget, and are currently continuing foreign funding
based on FY 2012 levels.