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AAA MEMBER: U.S. IS NOT A COUNTRY WHERE WE MAKE EXCUSES
PanARMENIAN.Net
April 24, 2012 - 10:44 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America joined with
thousands of fellow Armenians for the 97th anniversary commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide in New York City organized by the Knights
and Daughters of Vartan, reported the Assembly.
Alex Karapetian, an Armenian Assembly Intern Alumnus and ARAMAC State
Chair from Pennsylvania, delivered remarks on behalf of the Armenian
Assembly. "There have been too many atrocities, too many genocides,
and the Armenian-American community has a special responsibility to
rise in defense of others who become targets of persecution," said
Karapetian. "We must continue to raise our voices until the scourge of
genocide is ended and all those who suffered are awarded their dignity
through recognition for the crimes committed against them. These
crimes against humanity must not go unanswered," Karapetian continued.
Recognizing the tremendous responsibility of his generation to carry
the community's message forward, Karapetian stated that "I am here
to tell you that we will. No one can or will deny us that."
Acknowledging the remarks made by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY),
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
along with Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Representative Frank Pallone, Jr.
(D-NJ), Karapetian stated that there is another elected official
he would like to hear from, and that is the President of the United
States. "The United States of America is not a country where we make
excuses or shirk our responsibilities," Karapetian said. Recounting
the promise to recognize the Armenian Genocide, Karapetian quoted
then Senator Obama wherein he stated "the Armenian Genocide is not
an allegation, a personal opinion, or a point of view, but rather a
widely documented fact supported by an overwhelming body of historical
evidence. These facts are undeniable."
"Mr. President, we are watching. The whole world is watching,"
Karapetian concluded.
PanARMENIAN.Net
April 24, 2012 - 10:44 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America joined with
thousands of fellow Armenians for the 97th anniversary commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide in New York City organized by the Knights
and Daughters of Vartan, reported the Assembly.
Alex Karapetian, an Armenian Assembly Intern Alumnus and ARAMAC State
Chair from Pennsylvania, delivered remarks on behalf of the Armenian
Assembly. "There have been too many atrocities, too many genocides,
and the Armenian-American community has a special responsibility to
rise in defense of others who become targets of persecution," said
Karapetian. "We must continue to raise our voices until the scourge of
genocide is ended and all those who suffered are awarded their dignity
through recognition for the crimes committed against them. These
crimes against humanity must not go unanswered," Karapetian continued.
Recognizing the tremendous responsibility of his generation to carry
the community's message forward, Karapetian stated that "I am here
to tell you that we will. No one can or will deny us that."
Acknowledging the remarks made by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY),
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
along with Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Representative Frank Pallone, Jr.
(D-NJ), Karapetian stated that there is another elected official
he would like to hear from, and that is the President of the United
States. "The United States of America is not a country where we make
excuses or shirk our responsibilities," Karapetian said. Recounting
the promise to recognize the Armenian Genocide, Karapetian quoted
then Senator Obama wherein he stated "the Armenian Genocide is not
an allegation, a personal opinion, or a point of view, but rather a
widely documented fact supported by an overwhelming body of historical
evidence. These facts are undeniable."
"Mr. President, we are watching. The whole world is watching,"
Karapetian concluded.