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REP. SCHIFF MEETS WITH INTERNS FROM ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA AND ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
US Fed News
July 24, 2013 Wednesday 1:09 PM EST
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Adam Schiff issued the following news:
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) met with several interns from the
Armenian National Committee of America in his Washington D.C. office.
The interns discussed their work at the ANCA and priorities for the
Armenian-American community, both in Congress and at home. They were
also given a chance to ask Rep. Schiff questions about his work in
Congress and to suggest ideas for legislation.
"I am always pleased to see young people in our country engaging
in public service and the legislative process, and am especially
impressed when they demonstrate such enthusiasm and commitment. The
experiences and professional development that internships provide
will position these students well for their future endeavors."
In June, Rep. Schiff also met with several students from the Armenian
Assembly of America who came to visit his Washington D.C. office. The
students thanked him for sponsoring the Armenian Genocide Resolution
and for creating awareness by speaking on the House Floor in Armenian.
They also shared family stories and asked Rep. Schiff about his
priorities this Congress.
"I am proud to represent a large and vibrant Armenian community,
which has so enriched our nation in so many fields," Rep. Schiff
said. "As a friend of the Armenian community, I will continue working
hard to pursue recognition for the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian
Genocide, as well as policies to ensure a better life for the Armenian
people in our communities and throughout the world."
US Fed News
July 24, 2013 Wednesday 1:09 PM EST
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Adam Schiff issued the following news:
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) met with several interns from the
Armenian National Committee of America in his Washington D.C. office.
The interns discussed their work at the ANCA and priorities for the
Armenian-American community, both in Congress and at home. They were
also given a chance to ask Rep. Schiff questions about his work in
Congress and to suggest ideas for legislation.
"I am always pleased to see young people in our country engaging
in public service and the legislative process, and am especially
impressed when they demonstrate such enthusiasm and commitment. The
experiences and professional development that internships provide
will position these students well for their future endeavors."
In June, Rep. Schiff also met with several students from the Armenian
Assembly of America who came to visit his Washington D.C. office. The
students thanked him for sponsoring the Armenian Genocide Resolution
and for creating awareness by speaking on the House Floor in Armenian.
They also shared family stories and asked Rep. Schiff about his
priorities this Congress.
"I am proud to represent a large and vibrant Armenian community,
which has so enriched our nation in so many fields," Rep. Schiff
said. "As a friend of the Armenian community, I will continue working
hard to pursue recognition for the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian
Genocide, as well as policies to ensure a better life for the Armenian
people in our communities and throughout the world."