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AAA: OBAMA NOMINATES NEW U.S. AMBASSADORS TO ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY
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ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2014
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
OBAMA NOMINATES NEW U.S. AMBASSADORS TO ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY
On Armenian Genocide Recognition John Bass says "more can and must
be done"
WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama has nominated a new slate of
diplomats to represent the United States to the Republics of Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Turkey, reported the Armenian Assembly of America
(Assembly).
President Obama tapped John R. Bass to serve as the next U.S.
ambassador to Turkey last month. Today, the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee (SFRC) held a hearing on his nomination where he was
questioned about Turkey's support of terrorists in Syria and Iraq,
Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan's recent suppression of social media in the last municipal
election. In his opening statement, Bass urged Turkey and Armenia to
"move towards reconciliation," for Turkey to "integrate Kurds" and
other minorities, and for Turkey to open the Halki seminary. Bass
also urged Ankara to "renew relations with Israel, Cyprus, and
Armenia." Bass cited Erdogan's April 24, 2015 condolence statement to
Armenians, saying that it "indicates that the space for dialogue is
opening," before arriving at the conclusion that "more can and must
be done."
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) presided over the Bass hearing and urged
his colleagues to confirm his nomination and to send him to Ankara
"before the August recess."
On July 10th, the Assembly's AAANews Blog was first to report that
Robert F. Cekuta has been nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to
Azerbaijan. The SFRC has not yet scheduled a hearing on Cekuta's
nomination. It is more likely that his confirmation hearing will
take place after the August recess, according to sources familiar
with his nomination.
On July 10th, Obama nominated Richard M. Mills, Jr. to serve as the
next U.S. ambassador to Armenia. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he
will replace the current ambassador in Yerevan, John Heffern, who has
held the position since 2011. Like his colleagues in Ankara and Baku,
Heffern is term limited, as U.S. ambassadors serve three year terms.
Mills' nomination will first be considered in the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee under Chairman Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ). A
date has not yet been announced for his Senate confirmation hearing.
"I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen
to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this
important time for our country. I look forward to working with them
in the months and years ahead," Obama said in a statement announcing
Mills' nomination.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the
largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public
understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a
501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2014
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
OBAMA NOMINATES NEW U.S. AMBASSADORS TO ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY
On Armenian Genocide Recognition John Bass says "more can and must
be done"
WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama has nominated a new slate of
diplomats to represent the United States to the Republics of Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Turkey, reported the Armenian Assembly of America
(Assembly).
President Obama tapped John R. Bass to serve as the next U.S.
ambassador to Turkey last month. Today, the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee (SFRC) held a hearing on his nomination where he was
questioned about Turkey's support of terrorists in Syria and Iraq,
Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan's recent suppression of social media in the last municipal
election. In his opening statement, Bass urged Turkey and Armenia to
"move towards reconciliation," for Turkey to "integrate Kurds" and
other minorities, and for Turkey to open the Halki seminary. Bass
also urged Ankara to "renew relations with Israel, Cyprus, and
Armenia." Bass cited Erdogan's April 24, 2015 condolence statement to
Armenians, saying that it "indicates that the space for dialogue is
opening," before arriving at the conclusion that "more can and must
be done."
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) presided over the Bass hearing and urged
his colleagues to confirm his nomination and to send him to Ankara
"before the August recess."
On July 10th, the Assembly's AAANews Blog was first to report that
Robert F. Cekuta has been nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to
Azerbaijan. The SFRC has not yet scheduled a hearing on Cekuta's
nomination. It is more likely that his confirmation hearing will
take place after the August recess, according to sources familiar
with his nomination.
On July 10th, Obama nominated Richard M. Mills, Jr. to serve as the
next U.S. ambassador to Armenia. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he
will replace the current ambassador in Yerevan, John Heffern, who has
held the position since 2011. Like his colleagues in Ankara and Baku,
Heffern is term limited, as U.S. ambassadors serve three year terms.
Mills' nomination will first be considered in the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee under Chairman Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ). A
date has not yet been announced for his Senate confirmation hearing.
"I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen
to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this
important time for our country. I look forward to working with them
in the months and years ahead," Obama said in a statement announcing
Mills' nomination.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the
largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public
understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a
501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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NR: # 2014-038
Photo Caption: http://bit.ly/Ubmwam
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