Support grows for Armenian Genocide resolution among Congressmen

11.04.2007

Below it says "that Turkey, by coming to terms with this crime, will lower regional tensions, open the door to improved relations with Armenia, and ultimately contribute to its own acceptance by the European family of nations."

Who else but a close ally like America can raise its voice above the objections of Turkey and tell them that their present stance on the genocide is not tenable. Turkey made a misstep when it raised its objections to a historically correct quote by Rafael Lemkin at the UN genocide exhibit on Rwanda, here.

YEREVAN (YERKIR) - In letters circulated today to Members of the House of Representatives, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) highlighted the growing support for the Armenian Genocide Resolution among members serving on Congressional committees dealing with America’s defense capabilities, intelligence community, foreign policy, and homeland security.

"We are deeply gratified by the strong, bipartisan support for the Armenian Genocide Resolution among Members of Congress responsible for our nation’s defense and foreign policies," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA.

"Beyond the clear moral issues at stake in America’s principled stand against all genocides, these Members realize that Turkey, by coming to terms with this crime, will lower regional tensions, open the door to improved relations with Armenia, and ultimately contribute to its own acceptance by the European family of nations."

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