Ron Klein: once we face atrocities of humanity can we prevent tragedies from occurring again

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America will welcome Congressman Ron Klein (D-FL) as a special guest speaker at its Annual Member Meeting on February 23rd in Boynton Beach, Florida.



Klein, who represents Florida's 22nd Congressional District, was one of 27 Members who voted in favor of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H. Res. 106) which passed in the House Foreign Affairs Committee last October.



"As a student of history, I feel a solemn responsibility to fight for memory of those who perished in the Armenian Genocide. Only once we face the atrocities of humanity can we prevent tragedies like this from occurring again," Klein said. "I look forward to working with the members of the Armenian Assembly to advance the cause of justice."



"We commend Congressman Klein for his strong stand in support of the truth and look forward to his remarks at our Annual Member Meeting," said AAA Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.



As a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Klein sits on the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. He was also recently appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Middle East Subcommittee. Klein is also a Member of the Financial Services Committee, where he serves on the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, and the Oversight Committee.



The Annual Member Meeting will provide a forum for members to come together to review the activities and goals of the Assembly.