"The Resolution includes 30 findings which accurately recount the United States' own record in response to and in recognition of the Genocide. The sooner Congress acknowledges that record the better - until then the United States is a legitimate target of criticism that it will even change its own history for the sake of short term political expediency, in this case because of fear of the Turkish retaliation. That does not help the United States, nor is it reflective of the American people and the type of government they want. For Armenia, the sooner the United States reaffirms its record and stays on the right side of the issue, the better the United States-Armenia relationship will be," he said.

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