State Department responds to inquiries from Congress regarding Ambassador Evans’ premature departure

ArmRadio.am
17.07.2006 11:40

In response to a letter spearheaded by Representative Edward Markey
(D-MA), and signed by 59 of his colleagues, expressing concern that
Ambassador John M. Evans was being "required to vacate his position
early for properly characterizing the Armenian Genocide," the State
Department has revealed that allegations that Turkey played a role
in Evans’ departure are simply untrue.

The State Department letter also confirmed that "Ambassador Evans
recently tendered his resignation as Ambassador to the Republic of
Armenia, but currently remains in charge of the US Embassy in Yerevan."

In addition, the letter stated that "the United States has never
denied the tragic events of 1915," explaining that the events "should
be determined through heartfelt dialogue, not through diplomatic or
political proclamations."