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CONGRESSIONAL PRAISE CONTINUES FOR KARABAKH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
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Rep. Howard Berman
Representatives Berman, Sherman, Schiff, Costa, Cicilline, Eshoo
and Speier Join Leaders of Armenian Caucus in Praising Artsakh's
Democratic Development
WASHINGTON-Meembers 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."
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."
Read complete text of the Pallone and Royce statements.
From: Baghdasarian
http://asbarez.com/104366/congressional-praise-continues-from-karabakh-presidential-elections/
Rep. Howard Berman
Representatives Berman, Sherman, Schiff, Costa, Cicilline, Eshoo
and Speier Join Leaders of Armenian Caucus in Praising Artsakh's
Democratic Development
WASHINGTON-Meembers 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."
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."
Read complete text of the Pallone and Royce statements.
From: Baghdasarian