SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ 2ND TIME VETOED THE CANDIDACY OF U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA

Yerevan, January 11. ArmInfo. For the second time, Senator Robert
Menendez has vetoed the candidacy of Richard Hoagland that was proposed
by President George W. Bush for nomination as the new U.S. Ambassador
to Armenia.

Mr. Menendez’s stated that Mr. Hoagland is an experienced and
respected diplomat who had honestly and devotedly served USA,
Radio Liberty reports, referring to the Senator’s office. However,
taking into consideration the contradictions about the candidacy the
best way to resolve the situation, a new candidacy will be, proposes
Senator Menendez.