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ANCA Welcomes Rep. Robert Dold as New Republican Co-Chair of
Congressional Armenian Caucus
22:22, 30 Jan 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed
Illinois Congressman Robert Dold (R-IL) as the new Republican Co-Chair
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. Rep. Dold joins his
counterpart and Caucus founder Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) in
leading bi-partisan efforts to advance Armenian American policy
priorities and strengthen US - Armenia ties.
"We warmly welcome Congressman Dold as the new Republican Co-Chairman
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues," said ANCA Chairman
Ken Hachikian, who also resides in Representatives Dold's Illinois
10th Congressional District. "Rep. Dold's strong track record on
Armenian American issues - from his leadership on the Armenian
Genocide Resolution to his outspoken support of Karabakh's
self-determination - makes him a powerful addition to the Armenian
Caucus leadership team. We are grateful to the founders and builders
of the Armenian Caucus and look forward to working with its expanded
leadership in addressing the new challenges our community and cause
will face in the months and years to come."
In a statement issued earlier today, co-Chair Frank Pallone stated, "I
am pleased to welcome Congressman Dold as Co-Chair of the Armenian
Caucus for the 114th Congress. He has been an outspoken leader on
Congressional Recognition of the Armenian genocide, and has
consistently fought to advance the U.S. relationship with both Armenia
and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. I look forward to working with him
to achieve our goals and observe one hundred years since the Armenian
Genocide," said Congressman Pallone.
Rep. Dold accepted the appointment with gratitude, stating, "It is an
honor to Co-Chair the Congressional Armenian Caucus with Congressman
Pallone. I am eager to strengthen the U.S.- Armenian relationship and
work with my colleagues in Congress to promote human rights, shine a
spotlight on genocide denial, and highlight the added importance of
passing the Armenian Genocide Resolution on this centennial
anniversary."
Rep. Dold, who returned to Congress this year after a two-year hiatus,
received an "A+" rating from the ANCA in 2012 for his consistent
support and leadership on issues of concern to the Armenian American
community. In 2011, he joined long-time Armenian Genocide Resolution
lead sponsor Adam Schiff (D-CA) in spearheading this key human rights
legislation (H.Res.304). He spoke out against Secretary Hillary
Clinton's misrepresentation of the Armenian Genocide as a matter for
"historical debate," joining with over 60 of his colleagues in
co-signing a letter of protest regarding her statements at a State
Department Town Hall meeting. He was also an early supporter of a
measure calling on Turkey to return stolen Christian properties to
their rightful owners (H.Res.306), which was adopted by the House of
Representatives in December of 2011.
The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues was founded by
Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and former Congressman John
Porter (R-IL) in 1995. Since that time, the bi-partisan panel has
been at the forefront of Congressional action on a broad range of
Armenian American concerns - from justice for the Armenian Genocide,
to self-determination for Nagorno Karabakh, stronger U.S.-Armenia
ties, and support for the Armenian communities in the Republic of
Georgia and oppressed Armenian and other Christian communities around
the world.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/01/30/anca-welcomes-rep-robert-dold-as-new-republican-co-chair-of-congressional-armenian-caucus/
Congressional Armenian Caucus
22:22, 30 Jan 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed
Illinois Congressman Robert Dold (R-IL) as the new Republican Co-Chair
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. Rep. Dold joins his
counterpart and Caucus founder Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) in
leading bi-partisan efforts to advance Armenian American policy
priorities and strengthen US - Armenia ties.
"We warmly welcome Congressman Dold as the new Republican Co-Chairman
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues," said ANCA Chairman
Ken Hachikian, who also resides in Representatives Dold's Illinois
10th Congressional District. "Rep. Dold's strong track record on
Armenian American issues - from his leadership on the Armenian
Genocide Resolution to his outspoken support of Karabakh's
self-determination - makes him a powerful addition to the Armenian
Caucus leadership team. We are grateful to the founders and builders
of the Armenian Caucus and look forward to working with its expanded
leadership in addressing the new challenges our community and cause
will face in the months and years to come."
In a statement issued earlier today, co-Chair Frank Pallone stated, "I
am pleased to welcome Congressman Dold as Co-Chair of the Armenian
Caucus for the 114th Congress. He has been an outspoken leader on
Congressional Recognition of the Armenian genocide, and has
consistently fought to advance the U.S. relationship with both Armenia
and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. I look forward to working with him
to achieve our goals and observe one hundred years since the Armenian
Genocide," said Congressman Pallone.
Rep. Dold accepted the appointment with gratitude, stating, "It is an
honor to Co-Chair the Congressional Armenian Caucus with Congressman
Pallone. I am eager to strengthen the U.S.- Armenian relationship and
work with my colleagues in Congress to promote human rights, shine a
spotlight on genocide denial, and highlight the added importance of
passing the Armenian Genocide Resolution on this centennial
anniversary."
Rep. Dold, who returned to Congress this year after a two-year hiatus,
received an "A+" rating from the ANCA in 2012 for his consistent
support and leadership on issues of concern to the Armenian American
community. In 2011, he joined long-time Armenian Genocide Resolution
lead sponsor Adam Schiff (D-CA) in spearheading this key human rights
legislation (H.Res.304). He spoke out against Secretary Hillary
Clinton's misrepresentation of the Armenian Genocide as a matter for
"historical debate," joining with over 60 of his colleagues in
co-signing a letter of protest regarding her statements at a State
Department Town Hall meeting. He was also an early supporter of a
measure calling on Turkey to return stolen Christian properties to
their rightful owners (H.Res.306), which was adopted by the House of
Representatives in December of 2011.
The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues was founded by
Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and former Congressman John
Porter (R-IL) in 1995. Since that time, the bi-partisan panel has
been at the forefront of Congressional action on a broad range of
Armenian American concerns - from justice for the Armenian Genocide,
to self-determination for Nagorno Karabakh, stronger U.S.-Armenia
ties, and support for the Armenian communities in the Republic of
Georgia and oppressed Armenian and other Christian communities around
the world.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/01/30/anca-welcomes-rep-robert-dold-as-new-republican-co-chair-of-congressional-armenian-caucus/