Greek News, New York
Jan 29 2007
Maloney Statement on Assassination of Journalist Hrant Dink
Posted on Monday, January 29 @ 11:35:33 EST by greek_news
Washington, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) released the following
statement about the assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist
Hrant Dink: "I join with my friends in the Armenian community in
condemning the assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant
Dink. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during
this very difficult time.
"Mr. Dink was an advocate for truth and justice. In 2005 he was given
a six-month suspended sentence because he had the courage to write
about the Armenian Genocide.
"The thousands of mourners who bid farewell to Mr. Dink today are a
testament to the strength of the human spirit. We must continue to
stand up for basic human rights.
"I call on the Turkish government to swiftly investigate this murder
and bring the perpetrators to justice."
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