PRESS RELEASE
January 19, 2006

U.S.-Armenia Public Affairs Committee (USAPAC)
1518 K Street, NW, Suite M
Washington, DC20005
Contact: Ross Vartian
Telephone: 202-783-0530

U.S. – Armenia Public Affairs Committee Statement Regarding the
Assassination of Hrant Dink

Washington, DC – USAPAC mourns the loss of Hrant Dink, a courageous
man of peace, democracy, free speech and truth about the Armenian
Genocide – a fearless advocate of mutual understanding between the
Armenian and Turkish peoples.We extend our heartfelt condolences to
his family and friends, and cannot imagine their sense of shock and
loss.

USAPAC joins those in vigil and solidarity outside at the site of
Hrant’s assassination who proclaimed, `We are all Hrant, we are all
Armenians.’

The U.S.-Armenia Public Affairs Committee is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt
and not-for-profit organization established to advance
Armenian-American interests.