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Armenian National Committee of America
1711 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 4, 2008
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA WELCOMES OBAMA CLINCHING DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
-- ANCA Endorsed Candidate in January During Heat of Presidential
Primary Contest
WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
applauded Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's hard-fought victory
in securing a majority of the delegates needed to become the
presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
"As we stated back in January, during the heat of this hotly
contested and highly competitive primary season, Senator Obama
clearly represents the candidate best positioned to bring about
fundamental change in how the United States addresses Armenian
American issues," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We
welcome this powerful milestone in his campaign for the Presidency
and join with Armenian Americans from across the country in
congratulating him for this great and historic success. At the
same time, we want to share our respect for Senator Clinton, our
profound admiration for the tremendous race she ran, and our
appreciation for her strong and steady support for issues of
special concern to our community."
The ANCA endorsed Sen. Obama in January of this year, following a
strong statement from the candidate to the Armenian American
community calling for passage of Armenian Genocide legislation and
pledging to end U.S. complicity in Turkey's denial of that crime
against humanity. "The facts are undeniable," stated Sen. Obama in
his January 19th statement. "An official policy that calls on
diplomats to distort the historical facts is an untenable policy.
As a senator, I strongly support passage of the Armenian Genocide
Resolution (H.Res.106 and S.Res.106), and as President I will
recognize the Armenian Genocide."
Sen. Obama continued to talk about the ongoing Genocide in Darfur,
stating "I have visited Darfurian refugee camps, pushed for the
deployment of a robust multinational force for Darfur, and urged
divestment from companies doing business in Sudan. America deserves
a leader who speaks truthfully about the Armenian Genocide and
responds forcefully to all genocides. I intend to be that
President." That sentiment echoed in his victory speech in St.
Paul, MN yesterday evening, when Sen. Obama stated, "It's time to
refocus our efforts on Al Qaida's leadership and Afghanistan, and
rally the world against the common threats of the 21st Century:
terrorism and nuclear weapons; climate change and poverty; genocide
and disease. That's what change is."
During a January 31st press conference at the ANCA Western Region
Headquarters announcing the ANCA's endorsement of Sen. Obama in the
Democratic primaries, ANCA National Board member Raffi Hamparian
explained, "Today, we endorse an individual, a Senator, a leader -
a purveyor of hope - who can change the tone, tenor, and policies
in Washington, DC. We, as an organization, believe that Barack
Obama is the individual to get this job done." Hamparian was
joined Armenians for Obama Chairwoman Nora Hovsepian, who
concurred, noting that, "Barack Obama, on the key issues of
importance to our community, has adopted very favorable positions.
Whether it is recognition of the Armenian Genocide, aid to Armenia,
or self-determination and independence for Karabagh, on all of
these issues, Barack Obama is with us." Among the many elected
officials who pledged their support for Sen. Obama early on were
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and LA City Council President Eric
Garcetti, both in attendance at the press conference. Rep. Schiff
would later join ANCA regional representatives on the Horizon
Armenian television in the days reaching up to the critical Super
Tuesday primaries, encouraging Armenian American support for Obama.
Watch the ANCA press conference at:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_relea ses.php?prid=1373
In the subsequent months leading to yesterday's victory, ANCA and
Armenians for Obama activists have volunteered with local
campaigns, made targeted phone calls to tens of thousands of
Armenian Americans in key states in support of the Presidential
hopeful.
ANCA Election Outreach 2008
The ANCA primary endorsement of Senator Obama followed extensive
outreach to each of the Democratic and Republican presidential
hopefuls. In addition to Sen. Obama, Senators Hillary Clinton,
John Edwards and John McCain had expressed their views on issues of
concern to the Armenian American community. To read more about the
individual responses from the presidential candidates, visit:
Sen. Barack Obama:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_re leases.php?prid=1365
Sen. Hillary Clinton:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_ releases.php?prid=1367
Sen. John Edwards:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_ releases.php?prid=1369
Sen. John McCain:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_r eleases.php?prid=1375
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1711 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 4, 2008
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA WELCOMES OBAMA CLINCHING DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
-- ANCA Endorsed Candidate in January During Heat of Presidential
Primary Contest
WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
applauded Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's hard-fought victory
in securing a majority of the delegates needed to become the
presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
"As we stated back in January, during the heat of this hotly
contested and highly competitive primary season, Senator Obama
clearly represents the candidate best positioned to bring about
fundamental change in how the United States addresses Armenian
American issues," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We
welcome this powerful milestone in his campaign for the Presidency
and join with Armenian Americans from across the country in
congratulating him for this great and historic success. At the
same time, we want to share our respect for Senator Clinton, our
profound admiration for the tremendous race she ran, and our
appreciation for her strong and steady support for issues of
special concern to our community."
The ANCA endorsed Sen. Obama in January of this year, following a
strong statement from the candidate to the Armenian American
community calling for passage of Armenian Genocide legislation and
pledging to end U.S. complicity in Turkey's denial of that crime
against humanity. "The facts are undeniable," stated Sen. Obama in
his January 19th statement. "An official policy that calls on
diplomats to distort the historical facts is an untenable policy.
As a senator, I strongly support passage of the Armenian Genocide
Resolution (H.Res.106 and S.Res.106), and as President I will
recognize the Armenian Genocide."
Sen. Obama continued to talk about the ongoing Genocide in Darfur,
stating "I have visited Darfurian refugee camps, pushed for the
deployment of a robust multinational force for Darfur, and urged
divestment from companies doing business in Sudan. America deserves
a leader who speaks truthfully about the Armenian Genocide and
responds forcefully to all genocides. I intend to be that
President." That sentiment echoed in his victory speech in St.
Paul, MN yesterday evening, when Sen. Obama stated, "It's time to
refocus our efforts on Al Qaida's leadership and Afghanistan, and
rally the world against the common threats of the 21st Century:
terrorism and nuclear weapons; climate change and poverty; genocide
and disease. That's what change is."
During a January 31st press conference at the ANCA Western Region
Headquarters announcing the ANCA's endorsement of Sen. Obama in the
Democratic primaries, ANCA National Board member Raffi Hamparian
explained, "Today, we endorse an individual, a Senator, a leader -
a purveyor of hope - who can change the tone, tenor, and policies
in Washington, DC. We, as an organization, believe that Barack
Obama is the individual to get this job done." Hamparian was
joined Armenians for Obama Chairwoman Nora Hovsepian, who
concurred, noting that, "Barack Obama, on the key issues of
importance to our community, has adopted very favorable positions.
Whether it is recognition of the Armenian Genocide, aid to Armenia,
or self-determination and independence for Karabagh, on all of
these issues, Barack Obama is with us." Among the many elected
officials who pledged their support for Sen. Obama early on were
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and LA City Council President Eric
Garcetti, both in attendance at the press conference. Rep. Schiff
would later join ANCA regional representatives on the Horizon
Armenian television in the days reaching up to the critical Super
Tuesday primaries, encouraging Armenian American support for Obama.
Watch the ANCA press conference at:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_relea ses.php?prid=1373
In the subsequent months leading to yesterday's victory, ANCA and
Armenians for Obama activists have volunteered with local
campaigns, made targeted phone calls to tens of thousands of
Armenian Americans in key states in support of the Presidential
hopeful.
ANCA Election Outreach 2008
The ANCA primary endorsement of Senator Obama followed extensive
outreach to each of the Democratic and Republican presidential
hopefuls. In addition to Sen. Obama, Senators Hillary Clinton,
John Edwards and John McCain had expressed their views on issues of
concern to the Armenian American community. To read more about the
individual responses from the presidential candidates, visit:
Sen. Barack Obama:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_re leases.php?prid=1365
Sen. Hillary Clinton:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_ releases.php?prid=1367
Sen. John Edwards:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_ releases.php?prid=1369
Sen. John McCain:
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_r eleases.php?prid=1375
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