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ASSEMBLY CALLS ON CLINTON TO DISAVOW HER ILL-CONSIDERED STATEMENT ON GENOCIDE
PanARMENIAN.Net
February 6, 2012 - 15:53 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the U.S. Congress and the Armenian
Assembly of America expressed strong concerns regarding Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton's remarks on the Armenian Genocide.
On January 26, Hillary Clinton, said the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide by the U.S. "opens a door that is a very dangerous one to
go through."
Responding to a question from a participant of a Town Hall Meeting,
who asked why the U.S. does not recognize the Genocide, Clinton
characterized the Armenian Genocide as an historical issue and not
a political one.
In a dear colleague letter Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Robert
Dold (R-IL), sponsors of the Armenian Genocide resolution, urged
Members to join them in sending a letter to Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton calling on the Secretary to "disavow her ill-considered
statement." The letter also urged the Obama Administration to
unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide this April 24th and firmly
recognize "genocide wherever and whenever it occurs."
Expressing surprise and dismay, the Assembly sent a letter to President
Barack Obama requesting swift action. "Secretary Clinton's response
is untenable and requires immediate remedy. Mr. President now is the
time to fulfill your campaign promise and unequivocally affirm the
Armenian Genocide," the Assembly wrote in its letter.
"We welcome this bi-partisan initiative to set the record straight,"
stated Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We urge human
rights activists from across the country to make sure that their
Member of Congress signs this important letter to Secretary Clinton,"
added Ardouny.
PanARMENIAN.Net
February 6, 2012 - 15:53 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the U.S. Congress and the Armenian
Assembly of America expressed strong concerns regarding Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton's remarks on the Armenian Genocide.
On January 26, Hillary Clinton, said the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide by the U.S. "opens a door that is a very dangerous one to
go through."
Responding to a question from a participant of a Town Hall Meeting,
who asked why the U.S. does not recognize the Genocide, Clinton
characterized the Armenian Genocide as an historical issue and not
a political one.
In a dear colleague letter Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Robert
Dold (R-IL), sponsors of the Armenian Genocide resolution, urged
Members to join them in sending a letter to Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton calling on the Secretary to "disavow her ill-considered
statement." The letter also urged the Obama Administration to
unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide this April 24th and firmly
recognize "genocide wherever and whenever it occurs."
Expressing surprise and dismay, the Assembly sent a letter to President
Barack Obama requesting swift action. "Secretary Clinton's response
is untenable and requires immediate remedy. Mr. President now is the
time to fulfill your campaign promise and unequivocally affirm the
Armenian Genocide," the Assembly wrote in its letter.
"We welcome this bi-partisan initiative to set the record straight,"
stated Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We urge human
rights activists from across the country to make sure that their
Member of Congress signs this important letter to Secretary Clinton,"
added Ardouny.