State Department Briefing, March 13

[Mamian George]

US Dept of State
13 March 2006
State Department Briefing, March 13

QUESTION: Is the Ambassador of Armenia being -- having his career
shortened because he spoke out against genocide in Armenia?

MR. CASEY: Barry, I know we promised you an answer on that one
on Friday. Still don't have it and I'll get something for
you this afternoon.

QUESTION: You mean his future hasn't been decided yet?

MR. CASEY: Not that I'm aware of.

QUESTION: I think it has.

MR. CASEY: I believe you think it does.

QUESTION: No, I do believe it does and so do -- and I have reason to
believe it does and I know there are at least two members
of Congress who believe it does. No, I just think the State
Department is having difficulty finding words to announce
his premature retirement.

MR. CASEY: No. We owe you an answer on that.

QUESTION: Thank you.

MR. CASEY: I'll get it for you.