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SENATOR BROWN REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
armradio.am
11.04.2012 11:06
With the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, and
with commemorations planned across the United States, including at the
State House in Boston, Massachusetts, Senator Scott Brown reiterated
his commitment to Armenian-American issues, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
Last month, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) introduced legislation
(S.Res.392) along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Mark Kirk
(R-IL), regarding the protection of religious property and minorities
in Turkey. S.Res. 392 builds on last year's successful House passage
of similar legislation. This bipartisan legislation is currently
pending before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
"We must fight to ensure that the rights of Christians in Turkey
are respected. As Americans, we cherish the freedom of religion,"
Senator Brown told the Assembly. "The bipartisan Return of the
Churches Resolution makes clear that Turkey should end all religious
discrimination and return confiscated church properties to their
rightful owners. I will work for the resolution's swift passage in
the Senate."
Armenian Assembly intern alumna Nikki Berberian Whittlesey praised
Senator Brown, stating, "We appreciate the Senator's active leadership,
and look forward to working with him on this and other important
human rights issues."
From: Baghdasarian
armradio.am
11.04.2012 11:06
With the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, and
with commemorations planned across the United States, including at the
State House in Boston, Massachusetts, Senator Scott Brown reiterated
his commitment to Armenian-American issues, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
Last month, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) introduced legislation
(S.Res.392) along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Mark Kirk
(R-IL), regarding the protection of religious property and minorities
in Turkey. S.Res. 392 builds on last year's successful House passage
of similar legislation. This bipartisan legislation is currently
pending before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
"We must fight to ensure that the rights of Christians in Turkey
are respected. As Americans, we cherish the freedom of religion,"
Senator Brown told the Assembly. "The bipartisan Return of the
Churches Resolution makes clear that Turkey should end all religious
discrimination and return confiscated church properties to their
rightful owners. I will work for the resolution's swift passage in
the Senate."
Armenian Assembly intern alumna Nikki Berberian Whittlesey praised
Senator Brown, stating, "We appreciate the Senator's active leadership,
and look forward to working with him on this and other important
human rights issues."
From: Baghdasarian