IN CASE KERRY IS ELECTED PRESIDENT, US WILL RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF TURKISH ASSOCIATIONS HEAD CONSIDERSJune 11, 2004 - 23:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In case John Kerry is elected US President, the Congress will recognize the Armenian Genocide. President of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) Ercument Kilic told such an opinion to 525 Baku newspaper. "Some people state these are only election promises, made by all candidates, but I say that the case of Kerry is different. He is from Massachusetts, where there is a large Armenian community notable for its hatred towards Turks," Kilic said. Thus, in his words, the Congressmen of the state follow that policy. Based on that the ATAA head is 95% sure J. Kerry will recognize the genocide. As of the question, whom will the Turkish Americans vote for, as noted by Kilic, the organization headed by him is not political, thus they cannot call people to vote for a candidate. The only thing we can do is promote activity of Turkish Americans at the election, he said, adding there is a too small number of Turks, who have franchise in America. Anyway, we want Bush to be elected, as in case of his presidency the acknowledgement of the genocide is less likely, the ATAA leader summed up. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |