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U.S. Congressman calls for condemnation of Azerbaijani aggression
June 23, 2012 - 11:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Earlier this week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas
Internship Program, the 2012 intern class met with Armenian Caucus
Co-Chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
In providing an overview of U.S. policy in the South Caucasus region,
Congressman Pallone shared his concern regarding the recent ceasefire
violations on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, and expressed his
disappointment that the State Department did not do more publicly to
condemn Azerbaijan's latest assault.
Pallone also discussed the Nagorno Karabakh peace process, noting that
such acts of aggression by Azerbaijan did not help facilitate a
peaceful settlement but rather served to undermine the mediation
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
Turning to current legislative items, in addition to the Armenian
Genocide resolution, Congressman Pallone also discussed his ongoing
concerns with H.R. 2362, the Indian Tribal Trade and Investment
Demonstration Act.
The Bill aims to give Turkey preferential access to tribal lands and
give Turkish enterprises an unfair advantage here in the United
States. "While there is no disagreement that the United States
government should seek measures to invigorate the economy and promote
economic development in Indian Country, providing monopoly access to
Turkey only gives them a pass on their actions which run counter to
U.S. interests," stated Congressman Pallone.
Congressman Pallone encouraged those present to continue to remain
involved in the Assembly's advocacy efforts and also to help educate
others on the issues facing Armenia and Karabakh.
"The Armenian Caucus plays an important role in helping to strengthen
the U.S.-Armenia relationship," stated Alissa Tabirian, a Russian and
East European Studies major at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
"The meeting was insightful and we appreciated the fact that the
Congressman not only addressed current issues, but also helped us to
better understand the actions that we must take in order to aid future
progress in Armenia," added Tabirian.
June 23, 2012 - 11:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Earlier this week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas
Internship Program, the 2012 intern class met with Armenian Caucus
Co-Chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
In providing an overview of U.S. policy in the South Caucasus region,
Congressman Pallone shared his concern regarding the recent ceasefire
violations on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, and expressed his
disappointment that the State Department did not do more publicly to
condemn Azerbaijan's latest assault.
Pallone also discussed the Nagorno Karabakh peace process, noting that
such acts of aggression by Azerbaijan did not help facilitate a
peaceful settlement but rather served to undermine the mediation
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
Turning to current legislative items, in addition to the Armenian
Genocide resolution, Congressman Pallone also discussed his ongoing
concerns with H.R. 2362, the Indian Tribal Trade and Investment
Demonstration Act.
The Bill aims to give Turkey preferential access to tribal lands and
give Turkish enterprises an unfair advantage here in the United
States. "While there is no disagreement that the United States
government should seek measures to invigorate the economy and promote
economic development in Indian Country, providing monopoly access to
Turkey only gives them a pass on their actions which run counter to
U.S. interests," stated Congressman Pallone.
Congressman Pallone encouraged those present to continue to remain
involved in the Assembly's advocacy efforts and also to help educate
others on the issues facing Armenia and Karabakh.
"The Armenian Caucus plays an important role in helping to strengthen
the U.S.-Armenia relationship," stated Alissa Tabirian, a Russian and
East European Studies major at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
"The meeting was insightful and we appreciated the fact that the
Congressman not only addressed current issues, but also helped us to
better understand the actions that we must take in order to aid future
progress in Armenia," added Tabirian.