U.S. Reps. call on first-term colleagues to cosponsor Armenian Genocide Res.September 22, 2011 - 10:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Genocide Resolution lead sponsor, U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-IL) was joined by fellow House Republican freshmen Jeff Denham (R-CA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) in calling on their colleagues to cosponsor this key human rights measure, reported the Armenian National Committee of America. In a letter sent to first-term House Republicans earlier Wednesday, September 21, the Reps. Dold, Denham and Gardner explained, “As new members of the 112th Congress, we were elected here to not only get our country back on track, but to change the status quo. The failure of the United States Government to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide is a shame. It is time for the United States government to officially join with the voices of our constituents and those across the world, to stand against the continual denial of the Armenian Genocide.” “We would like to thank Representatives Dold, Denham and Gardner for taking the lead and calling on their freshman colleagues to stand up to Turkey’s gag rule on America’s proper affirmation of the Armenian Genocide,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. “U.S. complicity in Turkey’s Genocide denial must end once and for all.” Spearheaded by Representatives Dold and Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.304) has over 80 cosponsors. The legislation calls on the President to properly characterize the murder of 1.5 million Armenians from 1915-1923 as genocide and for U.S. foreign policy to ppropriately reflect the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution of this crime. As Senator, President Obama had pledged to recognize the Armenian Genocide – a pledge he has yet to fulfill. 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 | 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. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |