January 10, 2007 - 16:36 AMT
Adam Schiff is Going to Introduce a Bill on Recognizing Armenian Genocide
In near future Congressman Adam Schiff is going to introduce a bill, which recognizes the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire. "As a state we ought to recognize the Armenian Genocide, and soon I'll introduce a bill in the House of Representatives on that issue, which will reflect the position of Congress. I hope that in case of new Congress leadership finally we well be able adopt it," Adam Schiff stated. He also supposed that 'it is the best opportunity to adopt a resolution on the Armenian Genocide in the past 10 years.
The Turkish Daily News reports that the Armenian organizations in the Unites States have already declared that they are going to reach an adoption of resolution till April 24-the Remembrance Day of the victims of Armenian Genocide. The Turkish newspaper mentions that during George Bush 6-year presidency the White House administration has always impeded the discussions on the resolution of the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives. The Democratic Party's victory in November held elections increases the possibility of recognizing the Armenian Genocide by the Congress, RFE/RL reports.