At last, the gears have been set vigorously into motion.
Pro-Armenian lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Tuesday calling for the recognition of World War I-era killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide.I am optimistic about this resolution. However, there is a chance that it may not make it. What will we do? Keep fighting until it is adopted, whether today, tomorrow, or in five years. There is a reason why Armenians have survived through the ages, regardless of conquest after conquest upon our people and culture: we never give up.
"Time has come for the United States to recognize the Armenian genocide," Democrat Frank Pallone told a joint news conference of sponsors on Capitol Hill shortly after the resolution was introduced formally. "We feel very strongly that this year is the year we're going to get this passed."
"Make no mistake, the speaker will get a call from the president asking for a no vote on the grounds of national security," said Radanovich.
The sponsors of this bill are: Adam Schiff of California, Frank Pallone of New Jersey, George Radanovich of California, and Joe Knollenberg of Michigan. If you have time, send these four Congressmen a short letter of thanks. I already have.
Oh, and there's a reason I chose the source that I did for this story.
Source: Turkish Daily News
2 comments:
I like this blog. Pleasant way of keeping up with news about Armenian matters. Keep up the good work!
I hope to God that this resolution will pass, so Armenian community can get back to work and put their energies where it really matters. all we care from our politicians is this resolution, we hardly demand for good public school, health care, better local transportation, child abuse protection, women's abuse protection from their husband, etc, etc..
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