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ANCA INTERNS DISCUSS COMMUNITY CONCERNS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
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19.07.2012 11:35
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and
Armenian Genocide Resolution longtime champion Adam Schiff (D-CA)
were among the Congressional leaders the Armenian National Committee
of America (ANCA) Leo Sarkisian Interns reached out to last week to
learn more about efforts to address key Armenian American concerns
on Capitol Hill.
"Meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill and learning first-hand
about the opportunities and challenges we face in advancing community
concerns is a key part of the LSI summer program," explained
ANCA Legislative Director Raffi Karakashian. "We appreciate that
Representatives Pallone and Schiff took the time to discuss initiatives
to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship, ensure the right to
self-determination for the people of Karabakh, and secure justice for
the Armenian Genocide - and, in particular, for their insights into
the special role that student leaders play in advancing these efforts."
The interns started the week with a meeting with Rep. Adam Schiff,
during which they discussed his leadership role in reaffirming the
U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, and the key role he plays
on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations in
support of maintaining high levels of U.S. assistance to Armenia and
Nagorno Karabakh.
"It was a pleasure to meet with a great group of students who are
interning for the Armenian National Committee of America this summer,
including two of my constituents from Hollywood and Glendale," said
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). "I commend ANCA for its important role in
helping to train the next generation of leaders within the Armenian
community."
Rep. Schiff tweeted and posted a photo on his Facebook page after
the meeting.
They later held a meeting with Rep. Pallone, during which the focus
of discussion was Azerbaijan's increased war rhetoric, recent attacks
against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, and the practical steps that
are being taken to challenge the Aliyev regime's threat to regional
stability.
"It was uplifting seeing Rep. Pallone speak so clearly regarding
Azerbaijan's threat to peace and stability in the South Caucasus, and
having the opportunity to exchange views on the current geopolitical
issues in the region," commented Armen Sahakyan, a constituent from
Morganville, New Jersey. "President Aliyev should be clearly condemned
for his attacks against Armenia and Artsakh, as Rep. Pallone has done
on repeated occasions."
The LSI interns also had the chance to meet briefly with leading
Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, Senator Barbara Boxer
(D-CA), and her staffer Ariana Reks. In addition, they had a formal
meeting with Sen. Robert Menendez's (D-NJ) aide, Ryan Sellinger,
where they discussed the ANCA Capital Gateway Program and potential
job and internship opportunities on Capitol Hill.
From: A. Papazian
armradio.am
19.07.2012 11:35
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and
Armenian Genocide Resolution longtime champion Adam Schiff (D-CA)
were among the Congressional leaders the Armenian National Committee
of America (ANCA) Leo Sarkisian Interns reached out to last week to
learn more about efforts to address key Armenian American concerns
on Capitol Hill.
"Meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill and learning first-hand
about the opportunities and challenges we face in advancing community
concerns is a key part of the LSI summer program," explained
ANCA Legislative Director Raffi Karakashian. "We appreciate that
Representatives Pallone and Schiff took the time to discuss initiatives
to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship, ensure the right to
self-determination for the people of Karabakh, and secure justice for
the Armenian Genocide - and, in particular, for their insights into
the special role that student leaders play in advancing these efforts."
The interns started the week with a meeting with Rep. Adam Schiff,
during which they discussed his leadership role in reaffirming the
U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, and the key role he plays
on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations in
support of maintaining high levels of U.S. assistance to Armenia and
Nagorno Karabakh.
"It was a pleasure to meet with a great group of students who are
interning for the Armenian National Committee of America this summer,
including two of my constituents from Hollywood and Glendale," said
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). "I commend ANCA for its important role in
helping to train the next generation of leaders within the Armenian
community."
Rep. Schiff tweeted and posted a photo on his Facebook page after
the meeting.
They later held a meeting with Rep. Pallone, during which the focus
of discussion was Azerbaijan's increased war rhetoric, recent attacks
against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, and the practical steps that
are being taken to challenge the Aliyev regime's threat to regional
stability.
"It was uplifting seeing Rep. Pallone speak so clearly regarding
Azerbaijan's threat to peace and stability in the South Caucasus, and
having the opportunity to exchange views on the current geopolitical
issues in the region," commented Armen Sahakyan, a constituent from
Morganville, New Jersey. "President Aliyev should be clearly condemned
for his attacks against Armenia and Artsakh, as Rep. Pallone has done
on repeated occasions."
The LSI interns also had the chance to meet briefly with leading
Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, Senator Barbara Boxer
(D-CA), and her staffer Ariana Reks. In addition, they had a formal
meeting with Sen. Robert Menendez's (D-NJ) aide, Ryan Sellinger,
where they discussed the ANCA Capital Gateway Program and potential
job and internship opportunities on Capitol Hill.
From: A. Papazian