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Raffi Hovannisian speaks of his family's citizenship
tert.am
16:11 - 01.03.13
At a press conference in Yerevan's Freedom Square, Heritage party
Chairman Raffi Hovannisian, who acquired Armenia's citizenship in
2002, had to answer journalists' questions about the citizenship of
his family members.
With respect to his sons' not being Armenia's citizens `to avoid
military service,' Mr Hovannisian said:
`My sons and my family have been serving all their life, and I am
happy that our youngest son Armen-Richard acquired Armenia's
citizenship on his own will when he turned sixteen. That was not his
father's order, but each family member's free will. I am proud and
sure that this citizenship will be granted to everyone. Yes, my
family, who embarked on the way of great return, are waiting for
acquiring Armenia's citizenship,' Mr Hovannisian said.
According to him, Armenia's citizenship is not in documents. Numerous
Armenian citizens that have necessary documents are committing
offenses and betraying Armenia's national interests.
On acquiring Armenia's citizenship in 2002, Mr Hovannisian applied to
the military registration office. But his age prevented him from
serving in Armenia's army.
With respect to his movement's future, he said that the people must be
ready for a long and consistent struggle in conformity with law.
`I always prefer classes to a student strike, but no one has the right
to punish them or raise hands against them,' Mr Hovannisian said.
tert.am
16:11 - 01.03.13
At a press conference in Yerevan's Freedom Square, Heritage party
Chairman Raffi Hovannisian, who acquired Armenia's citizenship in
2002, had to answer journalists' questions about the citizenship of
his family members.
With respect to his sons' not being Armenia's citizens `to avoid
military service,' Mr Hovannisian said:
`My sons and my family have been serving all their life, and I am
happy that our youngest son Armen-Richard acquired Armenia's
citizenship on his own will when he turned sixteen. That was not his
father's order, but each family member's free will. I am proud and
sure that this citizenship will be granted to everyone. Yes, my
family, who embarked on the way of great return, are waiting for
acquiring Armenia's citizenship,' Mr Hovannisian said.
According to him, Armenia's citizenship is not in documents. Numerous
Armenian citizens that have necessary documents are committing
offenses and betraying Armenia's national interests.
On acquiring Armenia's citizenship in 2002, Mr Hovannisian applied to
the military registration office. But his age prevented him from
serving in Armenia's army.
With respect to his movement's future, he said that the people must be
ready for a long and consistent struggle in conformity with law.
`I always prefer classes to a student strike, but no one has the right
to punish them or raise hands against them,' Mr Hovannisian said.