ADAM SCHIFF URGES U.S. LEADERSHIP TO CALL UPON TURKEY TO LIFT ITS BLOCKADE OF ARMENIA
Noyan Tapan
http://www.nt.am/news.php?shownews=113548
Ma y 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, MAY 20, ARMENIANS TODAY - NOYAN TAPAN. Congressman Adam
Schiff has introduced a bill urging the President and Secretary of
State to call upon Turkey to immediately lift its ongoing blockade
of Armenia. The "End the Turkish Blockade of Armenia Act" requires a
report from the Secretary of State within 30 days of final passage
that will outline steps taken by the U.S. to end Turkey's blockade
of Armenia.
"We need to step up pressure on Turkey to lift the draconian blockade
of Armenia, permitting Armenian businesses to fully participate in
the global economy and assisting Armenia's integration into Europe,"
said Adam Schiff.
Rep. Schiff is a member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues and the co-founder of the Democratic Study Group on National
Security. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee, the House
Judiciary Committee, and the House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence.
Noyan Tapan
http://www.nt.am/news.php?shownews=113548
Ma y 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, MAY 20, ARMENIANS TODAY - NOYAN TAPAN. Congressman Adam
Schiff has introduced a bill urging the President and Secretary of
State to call upon Turkey to immediately lift its ongoing blockade
of Armenia. The "End the Turkish Blockade of Armenia Act" requires a
report from the Secretary of State within 30 days of final passage
that will outline steps taken by the U.S. to end Turkey's blockade
of Armenia.
"We need to step up pressure on Turkey to lift the draconian blockade
of Armenia, permitting Armenian businesses to fully participate in
the global economy and assisting Armenia's integration into Europe,"
said Adam Schiff.
Rep. Schiff is a member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues and the co-founder of the Democratic Study Group on National
Security. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee, the House
Judiciary Committee, and the House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence.