THE GREEK SUPPORT THE ARMENIANS

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| 14:02:11 | 14-09-2005 | Politics |

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI), today, urged House International
Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-IL) to work for committee
approval of Armenian Genocide legislation, set to be considered by
the panel on Thursday, September 15, reported the Armenian National
Committee of America (ANCA).

In a September 13th letter to Chairman Hyde, AHI Executive Director
Nick Larigakis, explained that, “Americans of Hellenic origin, and I
believe most Americans, have long held that the U.S. Congress should
be on record as recognizing the Armenian Genocide, commemorating
this crime against all humanity, and applying its lessons to help
prevent future atrocities and genocides.” He went on to note that
“Sadly, due to the powerful pressure brought to bear by the Turkish
lobby’s threats and intimidation, legislation along these lines has
been blocked from passage.”

“We want to thank Nick Larigakis and all our friends at the American
Hellenic Institute for their steadfast support for U.S. recognition
of the Armenian Genocide,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram
Hamparian. “The assistance of our Greek American allies for this
legislation means a great deal to us – here in Washington, DC, and
in communities around the country.”