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    CONGRESSIONAL PRAISE CONTINUES FOR NAGORNO KARABAKH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

    armradio.am
    25.07.2012 11:28

    Members of Congress, among them Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA),
    the Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brad
    Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of this influential panel, and Adam
    Schiff (D-CA), a leading figure on the subcommittee that writes the
    foreign aid bill, continue to congratulate the citizens and leaders
    of Nagorno Karabakh on the democratic conduct of their most recent
    presidential elections, reported the Armenian National Committee of
    America (ANCA).

    The legislators join Reps. Ed Royce (R-CA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ),
    the Co-Chairmen of the Armenian Caucus in welcoming Nagorno Karabakh's
    July 19th Presidential balloting, which resulted in the reelection of
    incumbent Bako Sahakian over two challengers. Some 110 international
    observers, including those from the U.S., Canada, EU, former Soviet
    republics, and Armenia gave high marks to the elections.

    In a statement issued immediately after the election, Rep. Berman
    said: "I commend the people of Nagorno Karabakh for continuing to
    organize their governance on a democratic basis. I also congratulate
    President Sahakian on his success in the July 19 election. I wish
    him good luck in leading Nagorno-Karabakh toward a final settlement
    of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, one that fully respects the right of
    Nagorno-Karabakh to self-determination."

    Congressman Sherman, who led the initial charge back in the mid-1990s
    for direct U.S. aid to Nagorno Karabakh, said: "I congratulate
    President Bako Sahakyan of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh
    on his reelection. Since independence, Artsakh has developed a
    democracy and a vibrant civil society despite remarkably difficult
    challenges. I also congratulate the people of Artsakh on their record
    of democratization. I will continue to work in the House Foreign
    Affairs Committee to make sure our foreign policy is supportive of
    the independence and prosperity of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic."

    Rep. Schiff issued a statement congratulating the citizens of Nagorno
    Karabakh on the conduct of free and fair elections: "Last Thursday,
    the people of Artsakh went to their polls to elect a new president in
    what has been widely reported as a free and fair election. I offer
    my congratulations to President Bako Sahakian, and wish him well
    as Nagorno-Karabakh Republic continues its hard-won progress." He
    added that, "By their continuing devotion to freedom and democracy,
    despite two decades of violence and threats from its larger, richer
    and undemocratic neighbor, the people of Artsakh have reminded the
    world of their commitment to representative government. Their cause
    is our cause, and they will continue to have my strongest support."

    "I couldn't be prouder of the highly successful free and fair
    presidential election in Nagorno Karabakh," said Rep. Anna Eshoo
    (D-CA), along with Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), are the two Members
    of Congress of Armenian heritage. "Despite decades of violence and
    threats from overpowering, undemocratic neighbors, the people of
    Artsakh have maintained an unwavering commitment to freedom and
    democracy, and they will always have my support."

    Rep. Speier concurred, noting "Democracy lives in Nagorno Karabakh!

    The fifth free and fair presidential election in the Republic is a
    true testament to the commitment and independence of its people and
    proof that Democracy can bloom in an area of the world where there
    is little."

    Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), whose home state of Rhode
    Island has recognized the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, stated: "I
    congratulate the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on holding another free
    and fair presidential election - showcasing democracy in action for
    the rest of the world. In addition, I would like to recognize the
    invaluable contributions of former Rhode Island Attorney General
    Patrick Lynch, who assisted as an international observer."

    Rep. Jim Costa, who represents much of California's Central Valley,
    said: "The United States stands with the people of Nagorno Karabakh
    because our citizens share so many of the same foundational ideals,
    including a commitment to the values of freedom, human rights,
    self-determination and democracy. With these most recent elections,
    the people of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic have truly lived up to
    the promise of democracy,"

    As reported earlier, Rep. Pallone welcomed Artsakh's elections by
    noting, "It is heartening to see [Nagorno Karabakh's] continued
    dedication to peaceful democracy," adding that, "I am pleased the
    Republic continues to hold regular parliamentary and presidential
    elections that have previously been viewed as free and fair by
    international observers." Rep. Royce stressed that: "These elections
    represent the strength of the democratic process in the Nagorno
    Karabakh Republic and are a testament to the commitment of the people
    in Artsakh to the Republic's sovereignty."

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