U. S. SENATE TO LAUNCH DISCUSSIONS DEDICATED TO JOHN KERRY'S NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
09:48, 24 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. The Senate Foreign Relations
Committee will hold a confirmation hearing to consider the nomination
of Sen. John Kerry to be Secretary of State. As reports "Armenpress"
the Armenian National Committee of America called on the senators
to address John Kerry questions regarding the issues, which are of
a certain importance for the Armenian community of the United States.
The question may refer to the Armenian-American relations, the Genocide
recognition and Nagorno Karabakh issue as well.
President Barrack Obama nominated the long-time senator to be Secretary
of State on December 21, 2012. Kerry is one of the most respected
specialists of foreign policy. He is a well known political figure
and enjoys respect throughout the world. He was the chairman of the
committee at which he is testifying today.
State Department Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland stated that it has
already been several weeks since John Kerry is actively getting ready
to assume the office. The present Secretary of State Hilary Clinton
assists Kerry.
The United States Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry has introduced
numerous initiatives for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by
the U. S., strengthening ties with Armenia, and recognition of the
Nagorno Karabakh rights. He also was the 2004 Democratic presidential
nominee.
09:48, 24 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. The Senate Foreign Relations
Committee will hold a confirmation hearing to consider the nomination
of Sen. John Kerry to be Secretary of State. As reports "Armenpress"
the Armenian National Committee of America called on the senators
to address John Kerry questions regarding the issues, which are of
a certain importance for the Armenian community of the United States.
The question may refer to the Armenian-American relations, the Genocide
recognition and Nagorno Karabakh issue as well.
President Barrack Obama nominated the long-time senator to be Secretary
of State on December 21, 2012. Kerry is one of the most respected
specialists of foreign policy. He is a well known political figure
and enjoys respect throughout the world. He was the chairman of the
committee at which he is testifying today.
State Department Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland stated that it has
already been several weeks since John Kerry is actively getting ready
to assume the office. The present Secretary of State Hilary Clinton
assists Kerry.
The United States Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry has introduced
numerous initiatives for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by
the U. S., strengthening ties with Armenia, and recognition of the
Nagorno Karabakh rights. He also was the 2004 Democratic presidential
nominee.