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HUNDREDS OF ACTIVISTS GATHER TO OPPOSE CONG. ROBERT WEXLER'S DENIAL OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
armradio.am
24.01.2008 10:15
Hundreds of activists from around the country, and from as far as
Australia and Argentina, joined together in the 19th District of
Florida to rally against genocide denier Cong. Robert Wexler (D-FL-19),
and stand in support with democratic primary candidate Dr. Benjamin
Graber, reported the Armenian National Committee of South Florida
(ANC of S. FL).
"The ANC of South Florida felt it was time to voice our concerns
about Congressman Wexler. Enough is enough. It is time for change, and
to elect someone who will represent Florida's 19th District. We now
have a candidate who is the right man for the job, and the Armenian
and Greek communities stand by him one-hundred percent," commented
Albert Mazmanian, Chairman of the ANC of S. Florida.
The event, organized by the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), and
co-hosted by the Armenian National Committee of South Florida the
Armenian Student Association (ASA), and the Cyprus Action Network
of America (CANA) amounted to a great success. Also present at the
rally was Dr. Benjamin Graber, the democratic primary challenger to
Cong. Wexler in the 19th district, as well as his family.
For over two hours, activists held up signs and chanted "Vote Graber
2008" and "Wexler Out of Congress." Following the rally, a program
was organized with the following participants offering remarks and
motivating activists to take action: Isabel Ohanian, chairwoman
of the AYF Central Hai Tahd Committee; Albert Mazmanian, chairman
of the ANC of S. Florida; Nikos Taneris of CANA; John Bosnitch of
the Serbian community; Dr. Benjamin Graber; and Karine Birazian,
Executive Director of the ANCA Eastern Region.
During his speech, Graber commented: "The world needs leaders who
are fair, calm, and intelligent. The time for war should be over. A
new era of peace, understanding, and cooperation amongst people and
nations needs to begin.
The leaders of the status quo like Robert Wexler need to retire and
make room for the agents of change who will lead us into a secure
and stable future. I am an agent of change, a believer in peace and
a mediator of ideas. I will develop consensus and accomplish our
goals. That's why I am running to be your congressman."
Several thousand Greeks and Armenians reside in Florida's 19th District
and have already begun taking action against Cong. Wexler. His past
actions on the Cyprus issue as well as his denial of the Armenian
Genocide have concerned several constituents and have led them to
join Graber's campaign.
armradio.am
24.01.2008 10:15
Hundreds of activists from around the country, and from as far as
Australia and Argentina, joined together in the 19th District of
Florida to rally against genocide denier Cong. Robert Wexler (D-FL-19),
and stand in support with democratic primary candidate Dr. Benjamin
Graber, reported the Armenian National Committee of South Florida
(ANC of S. FL).
"The ANC of South Florida felt it was time to voice our concerns
about Congressman Wexler. Enough is enough. It is time for change, and
to elect someone who will represent Florida's 19th District. We now
have a candidate who is the right man for the job, and the Armenian
and Greek communities stand by him one-hundred percent," commented
Albert Mazmanian, Chairman of the ANC of S. Florida.
The event, organized by the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), and
co-hosted by the Armenian National Committee of South Florida the
Armenian Student Association (ASA), and the Cyprus Action Network
of America (CANA) amounted to a great success. Also present at the
rally was Dr. Benjamin Graber, the democratic primary challenger to
Cong. Wexler in the 19th district, as well as his family.
For over two hours, activists held up signs and chanted "Vote Graber
2008" and "Wexler Out of Congress." Following the rally, a program
was organized with the following participants offering remarks and
motivating activists to take action: Isabel Ohanian, chairwoman
of the AYF Central Hai Tahd Committee; Albert Mazmanian, chairman
of the ANC of S. Florida; Nikos Taneris of CANA; John Bosnitch of
the Serbian community; Dr. Benjamin Graber; and Karine Birazian,
Executive Director of the ANCA Eastern Region.
During his speech, Graber commented: "The world needs leaders who
are fair, calm, and intelligent. The time for war should be over. A
new era of peace, understanding, and cooperation amongst people and
nations needs to begin.
The leaders of the status quo like Robert Wexler need to retire and
make room for the agents of change who will lead us into a secure
and stable future. I am an agent of change, a believer in peace and
a mediator of ideas. I will develop consensus and accomplish our
goals. That's why I am running to be your congressman."
Several thousand Greeks and Armenians reside in Florida's 19th District
and have already begun taking action against Cong. Wexler. His past
actions on the Cyprus issue as well as his denial of the Armenian
Genocide have concerned several constituents and have led them to
join Graber's campaign.